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Image showing flooding at Montrose

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
Stonehouse Sewer Upgrade

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
A group of children are standing outside in the school playground, facing the camera. There are four adults wearing orange hi-vis jackets behind them.

Water main upgrade helps to open Dores

Water main upgrade helps to open Dores

05 July 2023
cover image of annual report

Record investment in Scotland’s water and waste water network but more is needed

Scottish Water invested a record £886 million in the last year, its latest annual report has highlighted

30 June 2023
An interpretation board mounted on a stone plinth sits in the foreground of the picture. It is cited in a car park, with grass behind it. In the background of the far left of the picture sits a 12metre long metal sculpture of a sperm whale, facing out of the frame.

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
Stewarton WWTW

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
Green Heating in Dalmarnock

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
Aerial view of Edinburgh Skyline showing parkland with trees and buildings

Draining the rain in a changing climate

Every day we treat over 1billion litres of waste water from homes and businesses and return it safely to the environment

18 May 2023
Saltcoats aerial shot

Underground overground sewer flood free

We are investing over £4million to upgrade an important sewer main serving an Ayrshire beauty spot

17 May 2023
A row of traffic cones is placed down the centre of a two-way road. On the right hand side of the picture there is a row of buildings. On the left hand side, there are vehicles parked in the coned-off area.

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
An image taken from a drone which shows a circular formation of PV panels on a grassed area, with houses in the background

North East solar projects shine a light on net zero commitment

Two solar energy schemes have been completed in the North East by Scottish Water.

10 May 2023
A8 Greenock Flood Alleviation Project

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
Balmore PV panels

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
The River Tay flowing through the historic centre of Perth

Public Event to Share Fair City 'Super Sewer' Plans

We are inviting Perth residents and businesses to attend an information event before planned work begins in mid-May to deliver a major sewer upgrade in Tay Street and Shore Road

 

06 April 2023
A8 Greenock Flood Alleviation

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