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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.
25 April 2024
Scottish Water Welcomes UK Plastic Wet Wipe Ban
22 April 2024
It's Never Too Late to Learn to Swim
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Skelmorlie Water Supply Upgrade to Start
We are set to begin work on a £2million upgrade to our water main network supplying customers in North Ayrshire.
22 April 2024
High-Tech UK-First to Solve Historic Sewer Problem
Scottish Water has turned to ultra high-pressure robotics in a UK-first to remove decades of industrial deposits blocking a strategic sewer in South Lanarkshire
03 April 2024
Creative Caithness pupils launch new ‘tap up at the top’
Creative pupils at Canisbay Primary have helped Scottish Water officially launch a new free water refill tap at the top of mainland Scotland with a range of colourful poster designs.
South Ayrshire Swim Teachers Breaking Down Barriers
Learn to Swim teachers are leading the way for next generation on World Down Syndrome Day
21 March 2024
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
07 March 2024
Scottish Water Apprenticeship Programme 2024
With Scottish Apprenticeship Week in full flow, Scottish Water is gearing up to launch our campaign to hire the next generation of water professionals.
01 March 2024
Scottish Water Pauses Project to Ensure 102nd Birthday is Celebrated in Style!
Scottish Water put a planned water shut down on temporary pause in Skye after it was set to clash with a very important celebration
29 February 2024
Andrew's Munro Challenge Mission is First Off the Blocks
Climber Andrew Steel is first to sign up for annual Munro Challenge to raise funds for WaterAid
22 February 2024
Tide has Turned on Greenock A8 Floods
Our £2.5million project to tackle frequent flooding on the A8 trunk road through Inverclyde has been completed
20 February 2024
King's Ransom for King's Inch as Multi Million Pound Sewer Upgrade Begins
The first phase of a more-than £10 million investment to upgrade the main sewer running between Renfrew and the Shieldhall waste water treatment works is about to get underway
29 January 2024
South Ayrshire swim teacher inspires next wave
A young woman with Down Syndrome from South Ayrshire has been praised for her passion in creating the next generation of safe and competent swimmers in Scotland
23 January 2024
Four Decades of Keeping Water Flowing to Highland Homes
Inverness water operative Lenny Hunter is retiring after almost four decades of keeping water flowing to Highland homes
23 January 2024
Huge Thanks to Customers Following Greenock Burst
With all supplies back to normal, Scottish Water bosses are offering their sincere thanks to thousands of customers whose normal supplies were affected by a burst water main in Greenock
12 January 2024
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
Wrap Your Tap - 'Woolly' but clear message from Scottish Water
Portobello’s Scottish Water Top Up Tap has officially been yarn bombed
07 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
Industrial Action Response
Scottish Water response to impending strike action by union members
10 November 2023
Battling Babet
Going above and beyond to keep customers taps flowing during Storm Babet
25 October 2023
Update Following Second Day of ACAS Talks with Unions
Our statement after today's ACAS talks with unions
23 October 2023
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.
13 October 2023
Renfrew Sewer Upgrade Extended in Multi-Million-Pound Investment
We are extending work to upgrade an important strategic rising sewer main to protect prized local allotments following a spate of bursts
06 October 2023
Fife Leisure Trust Crowned at National Awards
Learn to Swim provider commended at aquatic celebrations
27 September 2023
Bridge of Weir Open for Business as Sewer Upgrade Ramps Up
Bridge of Weir remains open for business as a our million pound project to tackle sewer flooding in Bridge of Weir enters a key phase.
Major Investment to Tackle Sewer Bursts
We are looking to invest around £3million in the first phase of a major upgrade to an important sewer main serving customers in Renfrew and Glasgow
13 September 2023
BLOG: Holly McPhee talks Net Zero milestones in Scottish Water Fleet on World EV Day
Scottish Water's electric fleet has hit a major milestone in Net Zero ambitions, says project manager Holly McPhee
07 September 2023
Scottish Water Partners Groundbreaking Kidney Support Project
We are taking part in a ground-breaking partnership with the UK’s leading kidney patient support charity, Kidney Care UK.
06 September 2023
Road Closure Needed to Deliver Bridge of Weir Flood Relief
Main Street in Bridge of Weir is to be closed to all traffic for approximately two months to allow delivery of Scottish Water’s £1million project to alleviate sewer flooding in the village
01 September 2023
Hi-Tech Tunnelling Machine Helps Improve Service for One Million People
A state-of-the-art machine has completed tunnelling beneath a busy motorway and railway line as part of a major project to benefit a million customers.
29 August 2023
Saltcoats Sewer Relined and Ready for Work
A key stretch of sewer network in Ayrshire has been successfully relined as part of a multi-million-pound Scottish Water project to protect the local environment.
17 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
Team Leader Gives Crime Drama the Scottish Water Treatment
A Scottish Water employee bagged himself a starring role in TV tec drama Annika during an episode filmed at Glasgow’s Sheildhall Waste Water Treatment Works.
09 August 2023
First Phase of Million Pound Flooding Project Complete
We have completed the first phase of a project that will alleviate the majority of sewer flooding issues on a street in Stewarton, East Ayrshire.
21 July 2023
Lifesize whale sculpture gifted to Orkney community to commemorate marine wildlife tragedy
A lifesize whale sculpture commemorating a marine wildlife tragedy has been installed at a coastal site in Orkney, previously used by Scottish Water to dry and store sludge from the production of drinking water
22 June 2023
Save Water Call - And Let Lawns Go Brown - To Maintain Normal Public Supply
We are repeating our call for customers to use water as efficiently as possible in homes and gardens and help us protect resources and maintain normal supplies across the country
14 June 2023
New Scottish Water Chief Executive takes up role
The new Chief Executive of Scotland’s public water and waste water organisation has stepped into the role
01 June 2023
May Day Date for Vital A8 Works
We are reminding road users of vital enabling works on the A8 in Greenock as part of our £2.5million flood alleviation project
28 April 2023
Special Lesson for Budding Engineers at Bearsden Primary School
Youngsters at Bearsden Primary got a surprise visit from our team who repaired a major burst on their doorstep.
07 April 2023
Scottish Water Top Up Tap at Heart of Helensburgh
We have officially launched our latest Top Up Tap so locals and visitors to Helensburgh can stay hydrated while enjoying spectacular views of the River Clyde.
28 March 2023
Home Straight for Sewer Flooding Project
Our multi-million pound project to tackle sewer flooding in Giffnock, Glasgow is on the home straight with all major construction components close to completion.
16 March 2023
Scottish Water Launches Biggest Ever Apprenticeships Drive
Scottish Water is starting a major recruitment campaign to hire 60 apprentices across the country
28 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
Swim superstar makes a splash in West Lothian
Athlete dives in to celebrate provider’s commitment to learning to swim
09 February 2023
New Ranger Service at Scottish Water Reservoirs
A new team of reservoir rangers has been formed by Scottish Water to help visitors enjoy the great outdoors at some of the country’s most popular locations.
07 February 2023
Traffic Restrictions Ease as Repairs to Burst Pipe Complete
Now we have completed repairs to a major burst on a water main on Auchenhowie Road, Milngavie, traffic restrictions are easing
26 January 2023
Scale of Sewer Flooding Project Revealed
Scottish Water’s multi-million pounds project to tackle sewer flooding in Giffnock, Glasgow is approaching a key milestone.
23 January 2023
Swim Teachers Praised for Unwavering Efforts
Teachers playing a vital role to create Scotland's "Generation Swim" are being celebrated across the country as part of a national recruitment drive.
BLOG: Quest for Water Taps into a Thirst for Hydro Knowledge and Innovation - Fiona Millar
Hydro Nation Chair, Fiona Miller, reflects 1 year on from being appointed as Programme Manager.
11 January 2023
Young Scottish Water Engineer first to win prestigious new award
Flora has been awarded at the 2022 Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management Awards
28 December 2022
The Pupils Setting Sail to Attend Swimming Lessons
Committed youngsters from a remote Orkney island have been praised for their passion and enthusiasm for swimming - despite requiring a ferry and two buses simply to get to lessons.
28 December 2022
Scottish Water Response to Thaw and Rise in Burst Pipes
Our teams have spent the weekend responding to a surge of burst pipes and leaks as the subzero freeze turns into a rapid thaw
18 December 2022
BLOG: World Toilet Day - Elizabeth McKernan
This World Toilet Day 2022 Elizabeth highlights the need for decent toilets and good hygiene to be at the heart of healthcare
18 November 2022
Leadership Transition in 2023 as New Scottish Water Chief Executive Appointed
A new Chief Executive has been appointed to lead Scottish Water
19 October 2022
John bids fond farewell to water industry after 47 years
Scottish Water engineer John Macleod has called time on almost five decades in the water industry
04 October 2022
West Lothian Leisure Recognised at National Awards
A LEISURE Trust’s efforts to increase the number of children learning to swim in West Lothian and commitment to delivering a quality learn to swim environment has been celebrated at a national award ceremony, attended by some of Scotland’s all-time swimming greats.
03 October 2022
End in Sight for Dunblane Sewer Flooding Project
Finishing touches are being made to Scottish Water’s £3million investment to tackle sewer flooding in Dunblane near Stirling.
28 September 2022
West Linton local retires after 45 years at Scottish Water
Tom Davidson, from West Linton is celebrating his retirement after 45 years of service at Scottish Water
28 September 2022
Supporting National Inclusion Week with Recite Me
This week marks National Inclusion Week, an important date in all our calendars where we raise awareness and open up the conversation about inclusion to ensure accessibility for all.
26 September 2022
Olympic Gold Medallist Duncan Scott Marks Learn to Swim Success in Orkney
Young swimmers in Orkney welcome six-time Olympic medallist and Commonwealth champion Duncan Scott as he 'dives in' to their swimming lessons
06 September 2022
Learn To Swim Ambassadors Inspire Next Wave
Triumphant swimmers hope recent achievements will inspire the next generation of swimmers.
31 August 2022
Listening to our Customers to Help Deliver Water Services of the Future
We are inviting people to come to our Annual Consultative Meeting (ACM) in Edinburgh later this month to learn how we maintain over 63,000 miles of water and sewer pipes.
22 August 2022
An Open Letter to Scotland’s Young People
We wanted to write to you in our role as Scotland’s business leaders and on behalf of our networks of thousands of Scottish employers to reassure you of our commitment and support no matter what path you follow.
09 August 2022
£11.5 million Project Close to Completion
Our £11.5million project to help reduce sewer flooding in Craigneuk, North Lanarkshire is all but complete.
04 August 2022
Stay Hydrated as Temperatures Rise
People across Scotland are being reminded of the importance of keeping topped up with water during rising summer temperatures
18 July 2022
South Lanarkshire Sewer Flooding Project Reaches New Stage
A £2.5 million project to help reduce sewer flooding in Stonehouse village has reached a new milestone as excavation works begin in the grounds of the local primary school.
08 July 2022
Road Traffic Management Date Change to Enable Major Giffnock Investment
We're advising road users of a change of date for a proposed road closure ahead of work to tackle sewer flooding in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire
23 June 2022
New Chair Wants an Apprenticeship Available for 'Every Young Person in Scotland’
Peter Farrer, Scottish Water’s Chief Operating Officer, takes on the role of Chair of the Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board’s (SAAB) Group Board.
20 June 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
Passengers Encouraged to Top Up from The Station Tap on World Refill Day
Passengers travelling through two of Scotland’s busiest railway stations are being encouraged to top up with Scottish tap water as part of a global campaign to prevent plastic pollution.
16 June 2022
Mollie’s Canine Climbing Buddy Makes Munro Debut
Record-breaking Everest climber and Antarctic explorer Mollie Hughes is to be joined by a new canine mountain companion as she takes on the Scottish Water Munro Challenge this Saturday.
31 May 2022
New Era for Two Highland Waste Water Treatment Works
Two Waste Water Treatment Works in the Highlands are coming into Scottish Water's ownership after being built and operated via a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) since 1996
27 May 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
Sewer Upgrade Opportunity for Emergency Services
Emergency services given rare opportunity for a live rescue exercise on a Scottish Water construction site
27 April 2022
Wildlife Reserve Sewer Choke Hard to Swallow
The Scottish Wildlife Trust is backing our Nature Calls campaign asking Scots to bin wipes, after chokes caused sewage spills at a popular North Lanarkshire wildlife reserve.
19 April 2022
Elaine Noble retires after 42 years at Scottish Water
Elaine Noble, Public Heath Team Manager, is hanging up her lab coat and hi-vis after 42 years service with Scottish Water
19 April 2022
Kieran Morgan retires after nearly four decades of service at Scottish Water
Kieran Morgan, from Saline, Fife, is celebrating his retirement after nearly four decades of service at Scottish Water
15 April 2022
Cabinet Secretary Visits Scottish Water Control Centre
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport visited the high-tech hub which watches over the country’s vast water and waste water networks.
31 March 2022
West Linton local retires after over 40 years of Service
West Linton local retires after over 40 years of following in his father’s footsteps
30 March 2022
Shetland Stalwart Bobby Retires After 40 Years
Bobby Fullerton, a stalwart of the Scottish Water team in Shetland, is retiring after more than 40 years of public service
28 March 2022
Learn to Swim Programme Extension Make Waves for Next Generation
Thousands of Scottish youngsters are to be given the chance to learn to swim
03 March 2022
Fast Acting Scottish Water Staff Come to Aid of Highland Couple
The quick reaction of two Scottish Water operatives when a man collapsed in Alness has seen them praised as “lifesavers”
24 February 2022
Heroic Friday for Scottish Water Engineer
A Scottish Water employee stepped into the role of good Samaritan on his way to work after coming across a car crash in wintry conditions
11 February 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
Green Graduate Case Studies
Case studies from some of our graduates who are helping transform our services making them greener and fit for future generations
08 February 2022
Local Heroes save whelk picker in Pennan
Two Scottish Water employees have proved themselves to be Local Heroes after raising the alarm for a whelk picker in danger of getting caught by the tide at Pennan.
24 January 2022
Scottish Water Plans Leadership Transition
Douglas Millican is to step down as Scottish Water’s Chief Executive next year, after 10 years in the role and 20 years on its board and executive leadership team
24 January 2022
Extreme Weather Led to ‘Extraordinary’ Period for Scottish Water, New Report Reveals
Extreme weather conditions led to one of the “most challenging and extraordinary periods” for Scotland’s water and wastewater provider.
20 January 2022
Strathaven’s Kenny celebrates retirement after four decades at Scottish Water
Senior project manager and Strathaven local, Kenny Naylor, is celebrating his retirement from Scottish Water after 40 years
13 January 2022
Arwen Stories: Battling the Elements to Protect the Environment
Ruairidh Steele and Adam Martin from our waste water operations team in the north-east reflect on their experience in the aftermath of Storm Arwen
24 December 2021
Arwen Stories: Caring for our Customers When it Matters Most
Turriff treatment operator Joanne Smith shares her experience of Storm Arwen
21 December 2021
International Mountain Day call for Munro baggers to help WaterAid bring clean water to communities in Malawi
Scotland’s highest mountains will help provide clean water to communities in Malawi in a major new WaterAid fundraising effort.
11 December 2021
Outstanding Student Award for Modern Apprentice Craig
Modern apprentice Craig Gunn has won a top college award for his HNC performance in recognition of his dedication to the course
07 December 2021
Martin Marks 40 Years of Keeping Taps on Across North-East
Customer service team leader Martin Dunbar is marking 40 years of helping to keep customers' taps flowing across the north-east
25 November 2021
Black History Month – Joint Statement of Support
Scottish Water and Joint Trade Unions have published a statement of support recognising Black History Month taking place during October 2021.
18 October 2021
Marathon Cycle for Suicide Awareness
A Scottish Water drainage engineer has told how the support and generosity of total strangers drove him on to complete a gruelling journey of more than 900 miles to raise awareness of suicide
18 October 2021
