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New Generation H2O Programme Launches at Loch Katrine

Youngsters help launch our new national education programme to encourage young people to protect the future of Scotland's water.

• Education
• Climate
• Environment
• Sustainability
• Water Efficiency

South Ayrshire Swimmer Dives In to Boost Mental Heatlh

Paul Cowan has discovered solace and strength to improve his mental wellness at his weekly Learn to Swim sessions

• Partnerships
• People
• Communities
• Education

Early Signs Prestwick Pilot Set To Be Stunning Success

An innovative flooding pilot project to offer free water butts and planters to a neighbourhood in Prestwick has seen more than half of residents keen to sign up to the scheme

• Education
• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• Investment
• Water Efficiency

Duncan Scott inspires next generation at Learn to Swim celebration in Fife

Learn to Swim Ambassador and Olympian, Duncan Scott, made a visit to Fife Sport and Leisure Trust to celebrate it being recognised as Learn to Swim Provider of the Year.

• Communities
• Education
• Partnerships

Scottish Water Welcomes UK Plastic Wet Wipe Ban

We've led the way against wet wipes containing plastic as the UK Government announces a ban

• Campaigns
• Environment
• Education
• Communities

It's Never Too Late to Learn to Swim

New Learn to Swim campaign is urging adults who can't swim to sign up for lessons

• Campaigns
• Education
• Communities
• Partnerships

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

• Communities
• Education
• Sustainability

South Ayrshire Swim Teachers Breaking Down Barriers

Learn to Swim teachers are leading the way for next generation on World Down Syndrome Day

• Diversity and Inclusion
• Education
• International
• People
• Partnerships

We're on a Mission - Celebrating Women in Scottish Water with Mechelle Barbour

Waste Water team leader Michelle Barbour is on a mission to encourage more women into operational roles

• Blogs
• Careers
• People
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Education
• Business

Swimmer Battles Health Setbacks to Teach Next Generation

Teenager Nathan McKechnie praised for commitment to teaching youngsters to swim despite major health issues

• Campaigns
• Education
• Partnerships
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Communities

Water Pipes Upgraded and Pupils Educated in Blairdaff & Kemnay

• Education
• Communities
• Customer Service
• Investment

Tunnelling Machine Named By Glasgow Pupil

A Glasgow schoolgirl has won a competition to name a tunnel boring machine as part of Scottish Water’s multi-million-pound Glasgow Resilience Project.

• Communities
• Education
• Innovation
• Investment
• People

Nature Calls Campaign Urges People to Prevent Sewer Blockages

We are urging customers across Scotland to help prevent sewer blockages by binning wipes

• Campaigns
• Climate
• Communities
• Customer Service
• Education
• Environment

Peebles Pupils Pioneer Mission to Protect Scotland's Water

First lesson of new Generation H₂O youth engagement programme takes place at Priorsford Primary.

• Campaigns
• Climate
• Communities
• Education
• Environment
• Partnerships
• Volunteering
• Water Efficiency
• Sustainability

Fife Leisure Trust Crowned at National Awards

Learn to Swim provider commended at aquatic celebrations

• Campaigns
• Communities
• Education
• People