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Kings Inch Road Sewer Upgrade

Third Phase of Strategic Rising Sewer Main Upgrade to Start

The third phase of our £11.5million investment to upgrade a vital strategic rising sewer main between Renfrew and Glasgow is about to get underway

11 September 2025
The new solar schcme at Overton water treatment works

New Solar Scheme Helping Supply Greenock’s Drinking Water

A £482,000 solar scheme is now complete and helping to provide thousands of homes in and around Greenock with clean fresh drinking water

10 September 2025
Colleagues shown at a Water Safety pop-up event

Scottish Water teams up with partners to tackle anti-social behaviour and promote water safety

With a significant increase in visitors at reservoirs over the busy summer holiday period, Scottish Water has been teaming up with various partnership organisations to help engage and educate visitors.

09 September 2025
One of the eels that were found during survey work on the River Annan

Eel Pass Provides Helping Hand to Critically-Endangered Species

A critically-endangered species of eel has officially returned to upstream River Annan thanks to an eel pass installed at Milnby Weir in 2022

09 September 2025
view of Backwater Reservoir levels very low

Customers Urged Again to Save Water - Despite the Rain

We're asking people to use less water to help protect precious water resources, as the east of Scotland remains dry

04 September 2025
A young girl and boy, pupils from St Pius Primary School in Dundee, busy with a water experiment at Scottish Water Generation H2O Water cycle workshop

Water Cycle Workshop Expands Across Scotland

The hands-on workshop, part of our Generation H2O Education Programme, will now be enjoyed by youngsters all over the country

02 September 2025
Green watering can pouring water. Greenery can be seen blurred in the background.

Customers Urged to Save Water as Dry August Reduces Reservoir Levels

Scottish Water is calling on people to use water as efficiently as possible in homes and gardens to help protect water resources and maintain normal supplies across the country

22 August 2025
Annual Report front cove with title, three Scottish Water employees against a reservoir and mountain background

Scottish Water Delivers Record Performance

We've achieved our best performance year since Scottish Water was formed in 2002, with record customer satisfaction, less environmental pollution incidents and reduced leakage and supply interruptions for customers.

13 August 2025
Aerial view of a causeway crossing a shallow, turquoise bay with scattered vehicles parked along the sides.

Scottish Water Delivers £2.5million Benbecula Upgrade, Securing Future of Island's Water Supply

Scottish Water’s £2.5 million investment on the island of Benbecula is now complete, with 11 kilometres of water pipeline replaced to ensure a reliable and high-quality water supply for the local community for years to come.

12 August 2025
Dollar Waste Water Treatment Works Upgrade

Dollar Road Closure to Complete Million Pound Project

We are close to completing a million pounds project to upgrade a Clackmannanshire waste water treatment works

06 August 2025
Thousands of trees planted at Glengavel Reservoir

Scottish Water Creates New Native Woodlands in South Lanarkshire

We've planted thousands of native trees on land at two South Lanarkshire sites, helping to boost biodiversity and lock up carbon

05 August 2025
Stanley Waste Water Treatment Works Upgrade

Major Project to Serve Customers and Protect the Environment in Perthshire

We are set to invest over £7.5million upgrading the waste water treatment works serving the village of Stanley in Perthshire

01 August 2025
IUW Stewarton Kirkford Bridge

Road Closure Lifted Early as Improving Urban Waters Project Takes Shape

We have completed a key phase of a flood alleviation project allowing an important route into Stewarton in East Ayrshire to be reopened over a month early

24 July 2025
An aerial view of a solar farm with panels mounted on top of grass. In the background of the image is a waste water treatment works.

£1.3 million solar scheme powering Scottish Water site in Alloa

Almost a third of the energy needed to power a waste water treatment works (WWTW) serving thousands of people in and around Alloa is now being provided by a £1.3 million solar scheme at the site.

17 July 2025
Temporary Top up Taps, seen here at the Royal Highland Show, will be installed at key venues in Orkney to keep athletes, coaches and supporters hydrated during the Island Games

Orkney's Water Set to Hydrate Island Games

Athletes, volunteers and spectators are being encouraged to stay hydrated using Orkney’s world class drinking water during the Island Games, after organisers joined forces with Scottish Water to help reduce the event’s need for single use plastic bottles.

01 July 2025