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Dog Detectives on the Scent of Leakage in Borders and East Lothian
We're deploying a crack team of specially trained dogs to help locate hidden leaks on our network in rural areas
17 April 2024
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Invergowrie Primary Pupils Dig Deep for Green Car Park
Invergowrie Primary School pupils got their hands dirty when they took part in a flower and tree planting session aimed at sustainably managing rain water at Scottish Water’s Bullion House office car park
02 April 2024
Scottish Water Turns to Nature to Create Rainproof Communities
We are harnessing nature to help reduce flooding in communities during extreme rainfall caused by climate change
05 March 2024
Adapting Scotland’s Water and Waste Water Services to Climate Change
Our plan sets out what we must do and how we need to work with others to ensure our services against the impact of climate change
29 February 2024
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
Peebles Pupils Pioneer Mission to Protect Scotland's Water
First lesson of new Generation H₂O youth engagement programme takes place at Priorsford Primary.
29 September 2023
Lowering emissions as water services flow to net zero future
A new report published in Climate Week has highlighted the progress towards net zero water and waste water services.
27 September 2023
Monster project secures sustainable water supply for Loch Ness communities
A state-of-the-art single Water Treatment Works has been built to replace two smaller WTWs. The new plant uses nanofiltration membranes to produce up to 1 million litres of world class drinking water every day, drawn from the largest body of freshwater in Scotland.
18 September 2023
Scottish Water graduate celebrates the delivery of first solar project in Denny
Heriot-Watt University Chemical and Energy Engineering Graduate, Steven Brasher celebrated the delivery of his first large-scale solar project at Denny Waste Water Treatment Works
29 August 2023
Solar Powering Oban
Our latest solar power scheme is helping to protect the coastal community of Oban from the effects of climate change
22 August 2023
Priorsford Primary School Pupils joined by Cabinet Secretary to bury time capsule at new Water Treatment Works in Peebles
Local school children have buried a time capsule to mark the official opening of the innovative, new £30million Bonnycraig Water Treatment works in Peebles, Scottish Borders.
18 August 2023
E-Van Hits the Road in Net Zero Challenge
Scottish Water team hits the road for epic road rally to celebrate electric vehicles
11 August 2023
Harnessing Hydropower at Hamilton Waste Water Treatment Works a First
The first of its kind in the UK, a pioneering project will see Scottish Water harness hydropower from waste water
26 May 2023
North East solar projects shine a light on net zero commitment
Two solar energy schemes have been completed in the North East by Scottish Water.
10 May 2023
Solar Giant Switched on in East Dunbartonshire
A solar scheme of seismic proportions is now live at our most energy intensive site
26 April 2023
Public Event to Share Fair City 'Super Sewer' Plans
We are inviting Perth residents and businesses to attend an information event before planned work begins in mid-May to deliver a major sewer upgrade in Tay Street and Shore Road
Scottish Water Among Country’s Biggest Businesses to Help Launch Carbon Reducing Hub
Scottish Water is among a group of businesses from across Scotland to join forces to launch a new climate action initiative to accelerate the transition to a net zero future
27 March 2023
Iconic Dumfries woodland location is home to new water refill tap
Scottish Water has installed its latest Top up Tap in in Mabie forest, near Dumfries
23 February 2023
A8 Greenock Traffic Management Delayed
Our planned works as part of a £2.5million flood investigation project on the A8 in Greenock have been delayed.
22 February 2023
First Phase of Multi-Million Pounds Water Investment
We are set to begin the first phase of a £26million project to improve the water supply to tens of thousands of customers in the south-east of Glasgow.
22 February 2023
Self Generating Skellyton Now Online
A Scottish Water treatment works in South Lanarkshire is partially powering itself thanks to green energy.
20 January 2023
Bluestone Energy Submit Further Battery Energy Storage System Proposal to North Lanarkshire Council
Bluestone Energy, a renewable energy developer, is planning to build a battery energy storage system at Scottish Water’s Airdrie Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in North Lanarkshire.
03 November 2022
BLOG: Greener Miles Make Scottish Water Fleet Better for Environment - Holly McPhee
This #ScotClimateWeek Holly talks about how we're trying reduce emissions when it comes to our fleet
29 September 2022
Drones and Laser Technology Cut Carbon Emissions
State-of-the art drones and lasers are being used to improve Scotland’s sewers
28 September 2022
BLOG: 50L Home Coalition - Braulio Eduardo Morera
As part of Scot Climate Week 2022, Braulio talks about a new generation of solutions to address water challenges
27 September 2022
Net Zero Routemap Update Published
Half of emissions associated with the delivery of Scotland’s water and waste water services have been cut.
26 September 2022
Significant Carbon Savings from Circular Economy Approach
Adopting circular economy principles to refurbish rather than replace four scraper bridges at Dalmarnock Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in Glasgow has resulted in an 80% carbon reduction.
30 August 2022
Blast From the Past for £450,000 Dam Renovation
We have applied for Listed Building Consent to carry out £450,000 of flood improvement works on the dam and sluice house of Loch Venachar near Callander.
08 August 2022
Maintaining Normal Summer Public Water Supply
Scottish Water is working to maintain public water supply to customers in parts of the country affected by prolonged dry warm summer weather.
04 August 2022
Oban Investment Complete for Summer Season
The final pieces of a mammoth water main jigsaw have been fitted together as Scottish Water completes its £4.6million network investment in Oban, Argyll & Bute.
15 July 2022
Scottish Water Joins Calls to Prevent Wildfire Damage
Scottish Water has joined calls to raise awareness of wildfire risks to prevent damage and help protect the environment and water supplies.
17 June 2022
Nature-based solution proposed to tackle flooding in Downfield
Plans to reduce flooding in the Downfield area of Dundee using nature-based solutions have taken a firm step forward.
17 June 2022
BLOG: What do we do with all this water? – Brian McCarthy
Brian talks about how much water he uses on a normal day & how it all adds up
15 June 2022
BLOG: The Value of Water - Brian McCarthy
Brian talks about the need to value what we have and ensure it’s available to everyone in abundance both now and in the future, without destroying the environment from where it originates and cycles.
26 May 2022
BLOG: Saving Water Can Help Save Energy Too! - Malcolm Eakin
Malcolm takes about how you can reduce your water and energy consumption at home
23 May 2022
BLOG: National Gardening Week - Julianne Robertson
This National Gardening Week 2022, Julianne provides tips on how you can use water wisely
06 May 2022
Skellyton Green Energy Scheme
Scottish Water has applied for planning permission to allow green energy to power a South Lanarkshire waste water treatment works.
11 April 2022
Innovative Partnership Offers Route to a Greener Dram
An innovative new project is ‘distilling’ residues from Scotland’s famous whisky industry into sustainable, green energy
07 April 2022
Six City Top Up Taps for Glasgow
Scotland’s biggest city now has its own network of iconic Top up Taps to keep people hydrated while they are on the go and help protect the planet
03 April 2022
Biodiversity boost for Lintrathen land
Scottish Water is creating a brand new area of woodland in Angus aimed at improving biodiversity and wildlife habitats.
31 March 2022
Aviemore Primary Pupils Get Creative to Launch New Top Up Tap
Creativity was overflowing at Aviemore Primary recently as pupils took part in a Scottish Water poster competition
08 March 2022
Graduates and Apprentices to Help Scotland's Drinking and Waste Water Services Go Greener
More than 1,000 graduates and apprentices will help transform Scotland’s drinking and waste water services making them greener and fit for future generations
08 February 2022
We Love Deerdykes to the Moon and Back (12 Times!)
Scotland's first large-scale food waste recycling centre celebrates 50GHW green energy milestone
31 January 2022
Urban Waters Routemap Supports National Action Plan
Scottish Water has published its Urban Waters Routemap to further protect the urban water environment
22 December 2021
Scottish Water celebrates 10 years of solar power
This winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, Scottish Water is marking the days getting longer by celebrating a decade of solar power production.
21 December 2021
Keep COP26 in Mind in the Kitchen This Christmas
We're urging customers to build on the momentum gained at the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow and play a part in cutting carbon emissions from food waste this Christmas
16 December 2021
Ground-Breaking Green Heating Network Hosts German Minister
A German energy minister visiting Scotland for COP26 has praised a pioneering low carbon District Heating Network partnership between Scottish Water and Stirling Council during a special visit.
12 November 2021
Scottish Water Joins Global Coalition on Sustainable Water Use
Scottish Water has joined a growing global partnership aimed at encouraging customers to make smart decisions on water use to help protect a precious natural resource and reduce carbon emissions.
11 November 2021
Scotland’s Smart Canal Makes First Connection to New Housing Following North Glasgow Success Story
Patrick Harvie MSP, connected Europe’s first dynamic canal system to the inaugural housing development today at Scottish Canals’ COP26 event.
10 November 2021
New £800,000 Solar Scheme for Aberdeen in Net Zero Drive
An ambitious solar energy scheme which will help power two of the main service reservoirs supplying water to Aberdeen has been completed
21 October 2021
Taking Big Steps to Enjoy Nations Top Up Taps Network
Scotland’s expanding network of distinctive water refill stations is set to inspire people to enjoy - and protect - the nation’s great outdoors this Autumn
18 October 2021
Scottish Water Supports Upstream Battle
We teamed up with Literati and the Beacon Arts Centre in Inverclyde to continue our support for Keep Scotland Beautiful's campaign, Upstream Battle.
12 October 2021
BLOG: Helping Tackle Climate Crisis with WaterAid - Shirley Campbell
Shirley Campbell highlights our work with WaterAid to address climate change impact
17 September 2021
Iconic Loch and Woodlands to Help Tackle Climate Crisis
The banks and forests surrounding one of Scotland’s iconic lochs are to boost the fight against the climate crisis by becoming a carbon emissions sink
17 September 2021
BLOG: Building Knowledge and Taking Action - Mark Dickson
Mark Dickson talks about our progress with net zero in our Capital Programme
16 September 2021
BLOG: Driving Down Emissions – Paul Kerr
Paul Kerr talks about how we must adopt a ‘mindset change’ to address ‘climate change’
15 September 2021
BLOG: Net Zero Routemap Annual Update - Gordon Reid
Gordon Reid talks about the progress we've made and plans for the future when it comes to our Net Zero Routemap
14 September 2021
Net Zero on Track as Scottish Water Sign Global Declaration
Scottish Water has posted an update on the first year since publication of its Net Zero Emissions Routemap.
14 September 2021
Electric Vans Help Power Zero Emissions Targets
A new fleet of electric vans will take to the road to help Scotland’s water and waste water services to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
13 September 2021
BLOG: Reducing our Contribution - Simon Parsons
Simon Parsons talks about how in a world of uncertainty, we can be certain that climate change should be our priority
13 September 2021
Edinburgh’s Tap Trail Inspires New Workout Challenge
Edinburgh’s network of distinctive Scottish Water Top up Taps has inspired a new outdoor workout challenge with a difference.
20 August 2021
Peebles enjoys the last drops of summer
As kids in Peebles squeeze out the last drops of summer, they can now refresh themselves with a free refill at the towns newest Top Up Tap
16 August 2021
Peatland Restoration Helps Net Zero Emission Goals
The restoration of peatbogs across Scotland is helping to protect source water quality and reduce carbon emissions.
23 July 2021
Rico Gives Thumbs Up to Lossiemouth’s New Top Up Tap
Visitors to Lossiemouth's beautiful Esplanade can now top up with fresh water on the go at a new free refill tap on the town’s seafront
20 July 2021
Top up taps reach magical milestone
A growing network of top up taps across Scotland has saved the equivalent of half a million plastic bottles
15 July 2021
Plastic Waste Helps Drive Major New Project
A revolutionary new tarmac product made from discarded plastic has been used in a major Scottish Water regeneration project in Glasgow.
13 July 2021
Nairn Scouts are Prepared to Top Up From the Tap
School's out for summer - and the 1st Nairn Scouts have got the popular seaside town’s new Scottish Water Top up Tap flowing
25 June 2021
Water Refill Taps Boost Anti-Litter Efforts at Beauty Spots
Visitors to some of Scotland’s most beautiful natural locations will be able to refill and stay rehydrated at new public water taps being installed to help reduce waste and litter.
16 June 2021
Community Asked to Help Put the Flow Back in St Leonard Park
Residents of St Mary's in Dundee are being urged to get involved in early proposals which could see water and wildlife brought into the heart of a local green space
02 June 2021
Glasgow's Smart Canal Win at Top Water Industry Awards
The 150-year-old Forth & Clyde Canal has been transformed with smart technology to tackle flooding and encourage regeneration the city.
28 May 2021
Ayrshire Hat-Trick is a Winner for Top Up Taps
We've bagged the treble in Ayrshire this week, with three of our bright blue Top Up Taps launching across the area
25 May 2021
Scottish Water's Latest Top Up Tap Is Pawsome!
Dog walkers at one of Scotland’s most visited parks are lapping up Scottish Water’s newest Top Up Tap
11 May 2021
