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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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New Treatment Works Proposed for Eela Water in Shetland
We've submitted plans for a new Water Treatment Works, next to our existing site by Eela Water in Northmaven, to serve customers in the north and west mainland in Shetland
16 April 2024
Follow-up water pipe event for Ross-shire residents
Scottish Water is offering Ross-shire residents a further opportunity to discuss a proposal for a new pipe to supply water to a hydrogen production plant next to Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm, west of Edderton, at a drop-in consultation event.
09 April 2024
Free Planters and Water Butts for Prestwick Neighbourhood to Reduce Flood Risk
We've launched a pilot project offering 250 homeowners free water butts and planters to help reduce the risk of flooding for their neighbours downstream
05 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
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
Youngster Jack Makes Confident Splash in ASN Learn to Swim Class
South Lanarkshire youngster sees confidence soar since joining his Learn to Swim ASN class
29 March 2024
Combined Sewer Overflow Data Update
Annual data on overflows from the public waste water system have been published to meet our regulatory requirements and our commitment in the Improving Urban Waters Routemap
27 March 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.
Palnackie harbour repair works underway
Repair works to the harbour wall at Palnackie has started following damage last year by a third party carrying out works in the harbour, putting a Scottish Water waste water asset at risk.
15 March 2024
Planning Application Approved for Glenfarg Water Project
SCOTTISH WATER has welcomed Perth & Kinross Council’s decision to approve a new Water Treatment Works in Glenfarg.
13 March 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
Rain Gardens for Wellhouse
Residents of a Glasgow neighbourhood are being asked for their views on a scheme to help manage surface rainwater and improve the environment
01 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
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
Swimmer Battles Health Setbacks to Teach Next Generation
Teenager Nathan McKechnie praised for commitment to teaching youngsters to swim despite major health issues
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
Water and Waste Water Charges 2024 to 2025
Water and Waste Water Charges 2024 to 2025: Supporting Vital Investment for Future Services
01 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
£9 million Highlands and Islands investment projects under way
Our 2024 multi-million investment programme kicks off across the Highlands and Islands this month, with three new projects getting under way in Newtonmore, Benbecula and Shetland.
16 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
Need for Investment at Glenfarg Set Out
The need for a major upgrade of Glenfarg’s Water Treatment Works (WTW) has been set out in a new factsheet.
28 December 2023
Improving Urban Water Quality "on track"
Latest report on improving urban water quality shows delivery “on track” and new data is published
21 December 2023
Environmental Approach to Reducing Sewer and Surface Water Flooding
We are using the natural environment to help reduce the risk of flooding affecting residential streets in the Milton area of Glasgow.
11 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
Scottish Water Top Up Tap set to make a splash in Anstruther
Residents and visitors in Anstruther can now enjoy fresh, free drinking water on the go thanks to a new Top Up Tap installed by Scottish Water.
17 November 2023
Local swimming provider championing inclusion
Mainstream lessons reach more children with disabilities
14 November 2023
Scottish Water volunteers spruce up Dalwhinnie war memorial
Dalwhinnie's war memorial has been cleaned ahead of Armistice Day by Scottish Water volunteers.
08 November 2023
Residents Urged to Bin Wipes to 'Keep Helensburgh Heavenly'
We have joined forces with local campaign group Plastic Free Helensburgh to urge residents to help wipe out chokes following a big spike in sewer blockages in the town
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
Scottish Water Teams Out in Force to Protect Customers
Our teams were out across Scotland protecting vital infrastructure during weekend deluge
09 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
Nature Calls Campaign Urges People to Prevent Sewer Blockages
We are urging customers across Scotland to help prevent sewer blockages by binning wipes
02 October 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
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.
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
Nature Calls the 'Shotts' in North Lanarkshire
We are urging residents in Shotts, North Lanarkshire to help wipe out chokes following a big spike in sewer blockages in the town
15 September 2023
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
Scottish Water Response to Drinking Water Quality Regulator Annual Report Findings
We have welcomed the Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland’s Drinking Water Quality in Scotland 2022 Public Water Supplies Annual Report
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
£40 million water main upgrade between Peterhead and Ellon gets underway
We are upgrading the water network between Peterhead and Ellon to ensure customers continue to receive fresh, high-quality drinking water and reduce the risk of pipes bursting.
05 September 2023
Tayvallich Water Network Upgrades Complete
Significant works to help improve the local water network in the picturesque village of Tayvallich have been completed
04 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
MSP sees Skye water networks investment
Local MSP Kate Forbes has visited the site of an extensive water network renewal project for Dunvegan in the Isle of Skye
22 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
Scottish Water volunteers take retirement home residents to new heights
Volunteers from Scottish Water visited Invergowrie Retirement Home to engage with residents on local services, and entertain them with tales of international expeditions.
18 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
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
Going Green in West Dunbartonshire
A water treatment facility in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire has recently joined a long list of Scottish Water sites powered by green energy in a bid to tackle climate change
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
Giant Storm Tank Completed Protecting Lanark From Flooding
We have completed a £2.5million project to help drain the rain and protect the centre of Lanark from internal and external sewer flooding during extreme weather events
02 August 2023
Improving Pathways at Milngavie Reservoirs
The next phase of our multi-million-pounds investment project at Milngavie Reservoirs in East Dunbartonshire gets under way on Monday 14 August, 2023 and will focus on upgrading the paths around the historic beauty spot
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
Kelpies give 100th water tap legendary status
Scotland’s 100th Top Up Tap has been unveiled in the shadow of the landmark country’s best-known water sprits the Kelpies
15 July 2023
Plans in the Pipeline to Drain the Rain in Borrowfield, Montrose
Scottish Water has written to residents in the Borrowfield area of Montrose, outlining proposed investment to address flooding problems that affect the area during heavy rainfall.
11 July 2023
Second Stonehouse Upgrade to Tackle Sewer Flooding
We are investing a million pounds into a second major project to help prevent sewer flooding in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire.
11 July 2023
Donation to help low income households stay hydrated this summer
Low income households across Edinburgh will be helped to stay hydrated this summer
05 July 2023
Warm Weather Water Demand Challenge Remains
A lack of sustained rainfall combined with high customer demand continues to present challenges to maintaining customer supplies – and could do so for weeks to come
23 June 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
Multi Million Pound Upgrade at Stewarton WWTW Complete
A £4.7m investment project at the waste water treatment works (WWTW) serving Stewarton has been successfully completed
21 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
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
Busy Commuter Route In Glasgow City Centre Reopen
We are delighted to reveal that High Street in Glasgow has reopened a month early following a very challenging sewer repair
25 May 2023
Underground overground sewer flood free
We are investing over £4million to upgrade an important sewer main serving an Ayrshire beauty spot
17 May 2023
Perth 'super sewer' upgrade gets under way
Scottish Water’s multi-million pound investment to upgrade the sewer network has started on site in Shore Road and Tay Street.
16 May 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
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
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
Reservoir Rangers Welcome Visitors
New reservoir rangers team talk about life on patrol and welcoming visitors with advice in stunning new film
30 March 2023
May Day Date for Delayed Vital Flood Alleviation Works
Our delayed works on the A8 in Greenock as part of a £2.5million flood alleviation project have now been rescheduled.
30 March 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
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
Building Bridges in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire
We have completed an operation to replace a battered 130-year-old bridge at Milngavie Reservoirs as part of a massive facelift for the popular beauty spot
24 March 2023
Trio of Aberdeenshire Top-Up Taps launched
Residents and visitors to top Aberdeenshire beauty spots will be able to quench their thirst on-the-go thanks to a trio of newly-launched Top-Up Taps
23 March 2023
Olympic star inspires young Angus swimmers
Decorated athlete Duncan Scott celebrates ‘Generation Swim’ in Forfar
23 March 2023
Edinburgh Gets Three New Water Refill Points
Scottish Water has launched three new water refill points in Edinburgh ahead of the summer
22 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
Greater Green Goals for South Lanarkshire Facility
A Scottish Water facility in South Lanarkshire has doubled its green energy production with an extension of its original carbon reducing scheme
13 March 2023
Reservoir Revamp Gets Friends' Approval
We recently launched a hat-trick of key achievements at Milngavie Reservoirs, all with a little help from our friends
01 March 2023
Project completion at Forfar Loch Country Park
Essential works have been completed on the sewer network within popular Angus country park
23 February 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
Dirty Dam Dredged to Clean Nearly 200 Years' Worth of Silt
We will be carrying out an unusual project on an historic piece of Victorian engineering at its flagship Milngavie reservoir complex.
Traffic Restrictions Over as Ayr Harbour Sewer Repair Completed
We have completed a complex emergency repair on a damaged sewer in Ayr Harbour more than a week ahead of schedule.
14 February 2023
Traffic Restrictions on A8 Greenock for Two Weeks
Road users in Greenock are being advised of road traffic management to allow VITAL works as part of a £2.5million flood alleviation project.
13 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
Major Commuter Route Reopens after Mega-Main Burst
Busy Glasgow commuter road reopens two weeks after a major burst on160-year-old Victorian water main affecting water supply to half of the city.
08 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
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
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
New year, new water works. Taps are turned on at new £30 million Peebles water treatment works
A new water treatment works supplying up to 4 million litres of fresh, clear drinking water each day to Peebles, Eddleston, Eshiels and Lyne Station has been switched on.
09 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
Winter News Update
Get the latest news, information and advice to help with frozen, burst or leaking pipes this winter
23 December 2022
Multi-million Pounds Investment for Greenock Flood Prevention
Scottish Water is to begin work on a £2.5million project to help tackle frequent flooding on the A8 trunk road through Greenock.
23 December 2022
Battle Against Bursts Continues as Thaw Extends
Surge in pipe bursts following rapid thaw causing increased water demand on network
20 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
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
Scottish Water Donates Christmas Tree as Thank You to Ibrox and Cessnock Community
Scottish Water donated a Christmas tree to the Ibrox and Cessnock community in south west Glasgow as a thank you to people in the area for their patience and understanding during work on improvements to our service to customers.
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
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
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
Scottish Water to set out plans for major upgrade to Glenfarg Water Treatment Works
Scottish Water is inviting members of local communities to attend an information event to find out about proposed investment in the future of Glenfarg Water Treatment Works
14 November 2022
Major Investment in Full Flow at Milngavie Reservoirs
A significant investment project is under way at Scottish Water’s Craigmaddie and Mugdock reservoirs in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire
14 November 2022
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
Local Artist Creates Oil Painting of 17th Century Edinburgh Landmark
Sarah Kay Wren, a local community artist, painted the Comiston Spring House during lockdown as part of a final project for her studies at the Leith School of Art. The painting is now on display at Scottish Water’s Edinburgh office.
02 November 2022
As Clocks Go Back, Beat Bogus Callers by Following Our Card, Check and Call Advice
Scottish Water is urging customers to help stop bogus callers by using our three Cs advice to beat callous conmen who might take advantage of the clocks going back an hour.
31 October 2022
Ballater and Braemar Drains to go on Diet
Scottish Water is to step up its fight against fatbergs this month, with a Fat Free Sewer project in two Aberdeenshire villages
17 October 2022
Busby Glen Park Re-opens Following Sewer Upgrade Investment
A much-loved East Renfrewshire park is re-opening this week after completion of construction works to improve the local sewer network
10 October 2022
Scottish Water Help Corkerhill Community in Glasgow
Grass seeds and fencing have been donated to the local sports facilities and community hub in the Corkerhill area of Glasgow.
07 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
Super Solar Scheme Underway in East Dunbartonshire
Our most ambitious solar energy scheme to date is now under construction at our most energy intensive asset
30 September 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
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
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
£10m upgrade to Ellon Waste Water Treatment Works complete
A £10m upgrade to the Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) serving customers in Ellon has been completed, boosting the site’s capacity by around one third
01 September 2022
Keep Luss Looking Lush - Campaign Targets Tourists
We are targeting tourists and visitors to help Keep Loch Lomond Lovely and Luss Looking Lush by making the Bonnie Banks FOG-free.
01 September 2022
Learn To Swim Ambassadors Inspire Next Wave
Triumphant swimmers hope recent achievements will inspire the next generation of swimmers.
31 August 2022
New Loch Ness water supply in full flow
Scottish Water has reached a major milestone in its significant investment to provide a single, improved water supply for Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston
30 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
Two Million Thank You’s as New Taps Quench Thirst for Water Refills
Our Top Up Taps have now saved the equivalent of more than two million single-use plastic bottles
12 August 2022
Linlithgow Group Encourage Water Conservation
Linlithgow’s Burgh Beautiful floral and environmental group has created a summer flower display to highlight water scarcity
09 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
£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
New Top Up Tap marks completion of water network upgrade in Drum
A brand new Top up Tap has been unveiled in Drumnadrochit, providing locals and visitors with a free and accessible place to fill up their reusable bottles and stay hydrated while enjoying the area
02 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
Warm Weather Leads to Water Use Call
Scottish Water is urging people across the country to help maintain normal water supplies by being as efficient as possible in how much they use every day.
15 July 2022
Change to Road Traffic Management on Cathcart Investment Project
We're advising road users of an urgent change to the road traffic management currently in place in Clarkston Road, Cathcart to enable a £750,000 sewer upgrade investment project
15 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
Busby Glen Sewer Upgrade Project to Re-start
Work is set to re-commence on the final stages of a project to improve the sewer network in Busby Glen, Giffnock
Look after the loch
Look after the loch – that’s the message Scottish Water is sending to anyone planning to visit or camp near Lintrathen or Backwater reservoirs this summer.
01 July 2022
Annan Investment to Prevent Future Flooding Nears Completion
A major £6.4 million Scottish Water upgrade, to help protect homes in Annan from sewer flooding, is nearing completion
30 June 2022
Plastic Free Helensburgh on a Mission for Nature Calls
Local campaigners and American missionaries are backing Scottish Water’s campaign to ban wipes that contain plastic.
28 June 2022
‘Challenging but Successful Year’ for Scottish Water - Annual Report Highlights
Scotland’s public water and waste water provider has published its annual report
27 June 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
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
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
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
Lifesaving Lessons Rolled out to Mark Drowning Prevention Week
Water safety lessons to be delivered to around 70,000 children enrolled in Learn to Swim programme
15 June 2022
Portree Pupils Launch Skye's new Top up Tap with Sustainability Message
Local school children and community representatives came together to celebrate Portree's new Top up Tap – aimed at helping residents and visitors in the Skye Capital to stay hydrated while helping the environment
13 June 2022
Major Works to Tackle Sewer Flooding in Giffnock
We will begin a long-awaited project to help tackle sewer flooding in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire as schools close for summer
13 June 2022
Summer Visitor Appeal to Respect Scotland's Reservoirs
Visitors are being asked to respect Scotland’s reservoirs and behave responsibly around them during the summer holiday period.
09 June 2022
Stay Safe Around Watercourses This Summer
Scottish Water is urging people to stay safe, behave responsibly and not take risks around watercourses such as reservoirs, rivers and lochs this summer.
02 June 2022
Information Event on Project to Tackle Flooding in Giffnock
We're holding an information event in Giffnock to update the local community on a significant investment project that is being planned to help tackle sewer flooding in the Braidholm Road area
31 May 2022
Major Sewer Upgrade Unveiled for Glasgow's Southside
Scottish Water is set to invest £750,000 upgrading the sewer network in the city’s Cathcart area to help reduce the risk of flooding
New Ness Top up Tap is Ready to Flow
A new Scottish Water Top up Tap has been unveiled on the banks of the River Ness in the Highland Capital
20 May 2022
Be a Superhero, Not a Villain
Spidey-senses are tingling at Scottish Water after the discovery of a Spider Man t-shirt which was blocking the sewer system in Dalmellington, East Ayrshire
20 May 2022
Medieval artefacts discovered during Scottish Water project
A Scottish Water project on the Isle of Lewis has led to the discovery of a Medieval site rarely identified in the Outer Hebrides
05 May 2022
Council Commits to Reduced Carbon 'Food-Print'
A Scots council has renewed a two-year contract to send its food waste to be used to generate renewable energy.
04 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
Burntisland Celebrates New Top Up Tap
A good Friday was had by all in Burntisland, Fife, as Scottish Water officially launched its top up tap in the town
20 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
Whiteadder Sports Centre Gets New Lease of Life
Whiteadder Watersports Centre, situated between Duns and Gifford has been granted a new lease of life by Scottish Water and Scottish Borders Council
12 April 2022
Green Light for Major Sewer Flooding Investment in East Renfrewshire
We're gearing up to begin a £3 million project to address internal sewer flooding in Giffnock, Glasgow this summer
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
Reservoir Lowered to Prepare for City Deal Country Park Project
One of our reservoirs in the west region, Balgray Reservoir, has been lowered to carry out vital maintenance work ahead of a £19.5 million transformation of the Dams to Darnley Country Park in East Renfrewshire
01 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
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
Litter Pickers Back Wet Wipe Ban Call
Dunbartonshire litter-pickers are the latest volunteers to publicly back Scottish Water’s Nature Calls campaign – calling for a ban on wet wipes that contain plastic.
24 March 2022
Scottish Water Dive into Safer Future
Scottish Water has received an award from the Association of Diving Contractors (ADC) UK in recognition of work to improve diver safety.
23 March 2022
Major Glasgow Sewer Repair Completed
Major sewer repair on Kilmarnock Road commuter route has been completed ahead of schedule
18 March 2022
Top Up Tap Makes Everyone's Day in Callander
Callander schoolkids are our latest Top Up Tap Champions as they welcome the latest addition to town
15 March 2022
Back to the School which Inspired 38-year Career for Water Boss
Back to the School which Inspired 38-year Carear for Water Boss
14 March 2022
Paisley Reservoir Recovery - Mission Complete
A delicate operation to remove nine old bangers which had been dumped in a Paisley reservoir has been hailed a huge success
09 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
£3.1m Investment Project Close to Completion
A multi-million-pound project to tackle sewer flooding in North Lanarkshire is nearing completion
07 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
New Top Up Tap for Tarbert
Residents and visitors to the beautiful village of Tarbert on the Isle of Harris can now make use of a free water refill point
01 March 2022
Finishing Straight For £4.6M Project
Work on our £4.6 million water mains upgrade in Oban, Argyll & Bute has entered its final stage
25 February 2022
BLOG: Save Water in the Garden - Julianne Robertson
Julianne talks about what you can do now to get ready for the growing season ahead.
24 February 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
Major Lanark Investment Progressing Well
Our £2.5 million investment project to help reduce the risk of sewer flooding in Lanark is making good progress
24 February 2022
New Campaign Urges Scots to Bin All Wipes
National call to bin all wipes and ban wipes containing plastic in new Nature Calls campaign to help protect the environment.
23 February 2022
Gearing Up to Remove Dumped Cars From Paisley Reservoir
A highly complex operation to remove nine old cars abandoned in a reservoir in Gleniffer Braes Country Park in Paisley is underway
21 February 2022
Major Investment to Tackle Flooding in Dunblane Making Progress
Our £3 million investment project to deliver essential improvements to the waste water infrastructure in Dunblane, Perthshire is well under way
17 February 2022
New Play Equipment for Tong Primary
A Scottish Water project has seen pupils at Tong Primary School receive new play equipment aimed at encouraging them to have fun outside
15 February 2022
Crookston Castle PS Pupil Names Tunnel Boring Machine 'The Crookie Monster'
A 10 year-old girl from Crookston Castle Primary School won a Scottish Water competition to name a tunnel boring machine which has just carried out key work on part of a project to improve water services for one million people
11 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
Scottish Water returning to normal operation following Storms Malik and Corrie
Scottish Water is returning to normal operation following the restoration of water supplies that were affected by the impact of Storms Malik and Corrie
01 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
Oban Investment in Final Stages
Our £4.6 million investment to upgrade Oban’s water network is on track to be completed by the end of February
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
Multi-Million Pounds Project Enters Final Phase
Our £11.5 million project to protect a Lanarkshire community from sewer flooding has entered its final phase
18 January 2022
State of the Art Supply for Islay
Multi-million pound Islay investment onstream after marathon journey and months of on-site testing
14 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
Loch Tay Investment Project Complete
We've completed a £160,000 programme of much needed work to upgrade water pipes for communities along Loch Tay
23 December 2021
Scottish Water Project Blooming in Glasgow's Southside
Cherry trees have been planted as part of our multi-million pounds investment to protect supplies for a million customers across Glasgow and Ayrshire
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
Arwen Stories: Caring for our Customers When it Matters Most
Turriff treatment operator Joanne Smith shares her experience of Storm Arwen
21 December 2021
Scottish Water and Kinloch Rannoch in Fight Against Fats, Oils and Grease
Customers in Kinloch Rannoch are being urged to play their part in keeping the water cycle running smoothly, after a noticeable increase in FOG and other inappropriate items causing challenges in the public sewer network and septic tanks which serve the area.
17 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
Scotland’s Beaches Achieve Best Bathing Water Quality Since 2015
Scotland’s bathing water quality is the best it has been since 2015 when tighter standards first came into force, with 99% of all sites now classified as sufficient or better for next season
13 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
Major Sewer Repairs on Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow
We will be carrying out a major repair to a collapsed sewer running beneath a busy commuter route through Shawlands, Glasgow, in the New Year
08 December 2021
H2o-To-Go is a Winning Formula at Glasgow Science Centre
Our latest big blue Top Up Tap is now installed at Glasgow Science Centre so that everyone can discover the benefits of water and help protect the planet
06 December 2021
Water Back in Supply Following Storm Arwen
Scottish Water's frontline teams have returned to normal operation across the country
03 December 2021
Hundreds Have Their Say On Beauty Spots
We're saying a big ‘thank you’ to the hundreds of people who took part in a survey to help shape the future of two Stirlingshire beauty spots
01 December 2021
IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS - Storm Arwen
Scottish Water teams are working hard across Scotland to restore supplies to customers impacted by Storm Arwen
28 November 2021
Major Milestone Reached on Oban Water Project
We've successfully completed a delicate operation to tunnel underneath an important railway line as part of our major £4.6 million water network upgrade project in Oban
24 November 2021
Time Running Out to Participate in Reservoir Survey
We're urging members of the public for their views on Carron Valley and North Third reservoirs before the closing date on Friday 26 November
Innovative Partnership Delivers Community Energy Project
Read all about Scottish Water Horizons' involvement in a ground-breaking project to install one of the country’s most innovative and sustainable heating systems
22 November 2021
Major Improvement Works Set For Bowmore
Work on our £3 million water network improvement project in Bowmore, Islay begins on Monday 22 November 2021
Nigg WWTW Halves Carbon Emissions by Harnessing Power of Waste
A waste water treatment process which maximises the production of biogas has helped a Scottish Water site in Aberdeen transform its carbon footprint and start exporting energy to the national grid
16 November 2021
Scottish Water and Kinloch Rannoch in Fight Against Fats, Oils and Grease
Householders across Scotland are being urged to take action to ensure their property and water pipes are protected ahead of winter.
15 November 2021
Supply Ensured for Picturesque Village
Scottish Water is set to start an £850,000 water mains improvement project in the lochside village of Tayvallich in Argyll and Bute.
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
Retirement for Scottish Water Stalwart After 48 Years
A Scottish Water stalwart is retiring after dedicating his working career to ensuring fresh water flows from taps across the Highlands
09 November 2021
Lewis Peatland Restoration Projects Help Net Zero Drive
Scottish Water is working with communities on the Isle of Lewis to restore eroding, damaged peatlands and ensure they continue to act as vital carbon storage
02 November 2021
Innovation is Heating Up in Renfrewshire
Learn about Scottish Water's role in a ‘fifth generation’ heating network at Scotland's manufacturing innovation district in Renfrewshire
21 October 2021
Work to Tackle Flooding in Lanark
A £2.5 million scheme to help prevent sewer flooding in the heart of the historic town of Lanark is due to get underway on Monday, 1 November 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
Major Investment for Slate Islands Community
Work will begin on the £1.2 million water mains improvements at Cullipool this month
13 October 2021
Pupils' Tunnel Vision For Water Network Project
Budding engineers have been learning all about our £2.8 million water network upgrade project in Oban
Poetry in motion as Scottish Water worker comes to the rescue
A poet who wrote an award-winning verse praising Scottish Water, has told how he was saved by an Scottish Water engineer
06 October 2021
Loch Thom Triumphs at Prestigious Civil Engineering Awards
Our £6.9m investment project at Loch Thom Reservoir in Inverclyde has scooped an award for innovation at this year’s Scottish Civil Engineering Awards
04 October 2021
New Commemorative Plaque at Milngavie Reservoirs
The man responsible for revolutionising Glasgow’s water supply has been honoured with a new plaque at Mugdock Reservoir
01 October 2021
Major Investment to Tackle Sewer Flooding in South Lanarkshire
We're investing £2.5 million in a major project to help prevent sewer flooding in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire
30 September 2021
School Turns Out To Top Up From The Tap
Pupils from Drymen Primary School were among the first to fill their bottles from Scottish Water’s latest Top Up Tap at Rowardennan on the banks of Loch Lomond
28 September 2021
Investment to Keep Lochside Community on Tap
We're carrying out a £160,000 programme of much needed work to upgrade water pipes for communities along Loch Tay
24 September 2021
Community Spirit Flows as New Top Up Tap Unveiled in Aberfeldy
Scottish Water has dedicated its latest Top up Tap to the community spirit of the Perthshire town where it has been unveiled
14 September 2021
Major Mains Improvement Work, Bowmore
A £3 million improvement project to upgrade the water network in Bowmore, Islay has been brought to life through an interactive virtual platform
06 September 2021
Village Life for Latest Top Up Tap
Visitors to Balloch are now able to refill and stay hydrated thanks to a new public water tap that’s been installed in the village by Scottish Water
30 August 2021
Water Efficiency Reminder as Dry Summer Leads to Record Low Reservoir Levels
Everyone can use water efficiently with our simple tips, as hot, dry weather continues
27 August 2021
Red Lichties’ Mascot Dives in For Launch of Arbroath Top Up Tap
Scottish Water has launched a free water refill tap at Arbroath’s West Links Park, with a little help from finned friend Smokie Joe
24 August 2021
£3.4M Tarbert Waste Water Improvement Project Completed
Our £3.4m investment to help reduce the risk of sewer flooding in Tarbert, Argyll and Bute has been completed
Scottish Water Providing Support to 'Aires' Landowners
Scottish Water is helping support the growing network of motorhome stopover sites popping up around the Highlands by providing guidance to landowners around water supply facilities
18 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
Below Par Behaviour at Popular Reservoir
Eagle-eyed visitors to a popular reservoir collected 250 golf balls from the site
10 August 2021
Sandy Clocks Up 43 Years of Public Service
Sandy Reid, a multi-functional team leader based in Wick, is retiring after 43 years in public service in Caithness
03 August 2021
Safety Appeal at Inchgarth Reservoir Lagoon
Scottish Water is appealing for people to act responsibly and not to enter the water at a reservoir in Aberdeen
29 July 2021
New Partnership Will Help Older People Stay Hydrated
Scottish Water has joined forces with Age Scotland to encourage older poeple to drink enough water
26 July 2021
Call to Curb Irresponsible Behaviour at East Renfrewshire Beauty Spot
We're urging members of the public to respect Picketlaw Reservoir in Eaglesham, following recent acts of vandalism and fears for people’s safety
23 July 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
Iconic Bute Landmark Gets Facelift For Staycation Boom
We're giving the historic Bogany Point Pumping Station in Rothesay a staycation makeover!
Water Efficiency Reminder
We're reminding people across Scotland to use water efficiently, with demand so high during the warm weather that we're having to produce more than 200 million litres of extra water per day nationwide
20 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
Scottish Water Ranked Best UK Water Company and Utility for Customer Service
Scottish Water has been ranked the best UK water company and utility for customer service in a leading benchmarking survey.
07 July 2021
Summer Visitor Appeal to Respect Scotland’s Reservoirs
Summer visitors are being asked to respect Scotland’s reservoirs and behave responsibly around them during the holiday period.
02 July 2021
On Yer Bike to Loch Katrine!
We're ready to welcome visitors back to one of Scotland’s top beauty spots – Loch Katrine
02 July 2021
Sewer Project Donation Help Borders Bloom
Leftover pieces of pipe being fitted as part of a major sewer project have found a new home
30 June 2021
Water Efficiency Call for North Communities
Scottish Water is asking people in Moray, Skye, Lochalsh and the Western Isles to help maintain supplies and protect the environment by using water efficiently
29 June 2021
Water Quality Checks to Resume at Customers’ Taps
Water quality sampling checks at customers’ taps – which were paused during lockdown - are to restart across Scotland with pandemic restrictions now easing.
28 June 2021
Investment Boost for Northernmost Water Supply
An £800,000 project has been completed to upgrade the Water Treatment Works that serves customers in Unst, the northernmost island community in Shetland
28 June 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
Eyemouth sewer upgrade to prevent future flooding finishes
A major £3.2 million sewer upgrade to prevent homes in Eyemouth flooding has been completed
24 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
Stay Safe Around Watercourses This Summer
Scottish Water is urging people to stay safe, behave responsibly and not take risks around watercourses such as reservoirs, rivers and lochs this summer.
11 June 2021
Popular City Park's New Top Up Tap Unveiled
Visitors to Aberdeen’s Hazlehead Park can now top up with fresh water on the go at new free refill tap
08 June 2021
Water Efficiency Call to People Across Scotland
Scottish Water is asking people across Scotland to help protect our precious resource
04 June 2021
Scottish Water and Friends Volunteer to Litter Pick
In support of Volunteers’ Week 2021, we joined forces with Friends of Milngavie Reservoir for a litter pick at Milngavie Reservoirs
04 June 2021
Roughrigg Reservoir to Stay After Customers Have Their Say
We've taken the decision to keep Roughrigg Reservoir in North Lanarkshire following a wide public consultation with local communities
03 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
Popular Perth Park Home to New Top Up Tap
Visitors to Perth’s South Inch Park can now enjoy fresh, great-tasting water on the go with the launch a new refill tap
01 June 2021
Penicuik Park Home To Midlothian's First Top Up Tap
Visitors to Angle Park in Penicuik can now enjoy fresh water on the go with the launch a new refill tap
31 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
Irvine is Harbouring a Scottish Water Top Up Tap!
Residents and visitors heading to Irvine Harbourside can now enjoy fresh, great-tasting water when they’re out and about with the launch of our latest Scottish Water Top Up Tap
18 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
Reservoirs Helping to Promote Good Mental Health
This Mental Health Awareness Week we recognise the role our reservoirs play in allowing people to connect with nature and improving mental health
10 May 2021
