News & Views - Scottish Water

cover and title of the Improving Urban Waters Update for 2023

Improving Urban Water Quality "on track"

Latest report on improving urban water quality shows delivery “on track” and new data is published

21 December 2023

Front cover image of the Interim Report and Accounts showing sea view, reservoir, glass and man in kilt with Scottish Water refillable bottle

More Investment Vital to Tackle Climate Change Impact

Latest performance report highlights need to address climate impact on water and waste water services

15 December 2023

Teams from supply chain partners Geddes and Morrison Construction working in darkness to deliver a challenging pipeline repair by Carnoustie Golf Links, following major damage in the aftermath of Storm Babet

Teamwork to the Fore in Carnoustie Storm Response

Close collaboration with specialist supply chain partners and support from local stakeholders enabled major storm damage to a strategic sewer pipeline on the Angus coast to be repaired in under 10 days

12 December 2023

Environmental Approach to Reducing Sewer and Surface Water Flooding

We are using the natural environment to help reduce the risk of flooding affecting residential streets in the Milton area of Glasgow.

11 December 2023

Flood Scheme Accelerates New Greenock Sewer Project

Scottish Water’s £2.5million project to alleviate flooding on the A8 East Hamilton Street in Greenock is to facilitate delivery of a second project to benefit Inverclyde.

01 December 2023

Second Sewer Project Complete in Stonehouse Ahead of Schedule

Our one million pounds investment project to help prevent sewer flooding in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire has been completed well ahead of schedule.

23 November 2023

Overland Sewer Serves Its Purpose

A huge overland pipeline has been dismantled and removed following the completion of a multi-million-pound upgrade of the local sewer network serving an Ayrshire beauty spot.

22 November 2023

Scottish Water Top Up Tap set to make a splash in Anstruther

Residents and visitors in Anstruther can now enjoy fresh, free drinking water on the go thanks to a new Top Up Tap installed by Scottish Water.

17 November 2023

A person wearing a hi-vis jacket and a beanie hat is bending down in the foreground of the picture and grabbing at the peatland beneath his feet. Behind him is more peatland and a blue sky with wispy white clouds.

Pioneering peatland project progresses

Two years after launching a peatland restoration project in the Outer Hebrides, we return to check on its progress.

14 November 2023

Residents Urged to Bin Wipes to 'Keep Helensburgh Heavenly'

We have joined forces with local campaign group Plastic Free Helensburgh to urge residents to help wipe out chokes following a big spike in sewer blockages in the town

07 November 2023

Flooding in Ballater during Extreme weather of October 2023

Scottish Water Teams Out in Force to Protect Customers

Our teams were out across Scotland protecting vital infrastructure during weekend deluge

09 October 2023

A group of four people wearing PPE including hi-vis, safety goggles, hard hats and gloves, stand outside in front of pipe sections of 2.2 metre diameter. In the background is a grassed area.

MSP sees progress of low-carbon 'super sewer' investment for Perth

Local MSP John Swinney has visited the site of the major drainage upgrade being delivered by Scottish Water in central Perth to support the city’s growth and reduce the risk of sewer flooding.

06 October 2023