News

Deputy First Minister Unveils New Green Heating in Dalmarnock

The Deputy First Minister has switched on an innovative new District Heating Network in the east end of Glasgow

01 June 2023

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

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

Water and Waste Water Charges for 2023/24 Announced

The amount households pay in Scotland for water and waste water services in 2023/24 will rise by an average of 37 pence per week. 

02 February 2023

Chair of Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board Calls for System Change

Peter Farrer, Chief Operating Officer at Scottish Water, talks about the need for a shift towards a skills system which is collaborative, ambitious and responsive.

01 February 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.

 

19 January 2023

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

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

Ongoing Investment Vital to Ensure Scotland's Water and Waste Water Services Fit for Future, New Report Highlights

Scottish Water is responding to the growing expectation to do more to protect the environment and make its assets more resilient to climate change, a new report has revealed.

16 December 2022

Scottish Water Winter Response

Scottish Water teams are responding to reduce the impact of winter weather and sustained subzero temperatures on water and waste water services.

15 December 2022

Improving Urban Waters Remains on Track as Planned Update Published

Scottish Water’s plan to further improve the quality of the country’s urban waterways has been updated a year on from its publication

14 December 2022

Protect Property and Pipes This Winter

Take action to ensure your property and water pipes are protected from very cold weather

05 December 2022

National Swim Programme Unites Providers at Annual Conference

The summit is uniting 29 out of the 37 local authorities, leisure trusts and aquatic providers delivering the Learn to Swim framework

23 November 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

Highest Ever Number of ‘Excellent’ Scottish Bathing Waters

Scotland’s bathing water quality continues to improve with 38 out of 87 (44%) rated as ‘excellent’ for 2023

15 November 2022