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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
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22 April 2024
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Scottish Water Welcomes UK Plastic Wet Wipe Ban
We've led the way against wet wipes containing plastic as the UK Government announces a ban
22 April 2024
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
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
Tom’s Munro Challenge Memories Inspire Generation 2024 to Support WaterAid
WaterAid Munro Challenge founder Tom Millar looks back on three decades as we gear up for this year's event.
08 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
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
New gardens set to ‘rain-in’ flooding risk at Scottish Water’s Invergowrie office
A PILOT project to rainproof Scottish Water’s Invergowrie office has been completed as the publicly-owned water company looks to reduce the risk of flooding, and inspire others to follow suit.
07 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
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
New Fife woodland boosts biodiversity and captures carbon
Scottish Water is creating a new woodland in the Lomond Hills, close to its Lomond Hills reservoir complex in Fife
14 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
Scottish Water calls for a no wet wipes New Year
Scottish Water is encouraging householders in West Lothian to make banning wet wipes their New Year's resolution for 2024
27 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
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
Teamwork to the Fore in Carnoustie Storm Response
Close collaboration with specialist supply chain partners and support from local stakeholders enabled major storm damage to a strategic sewer pipeline on the Angus coast to be repaired in under 10 days
12 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
Pioneering peatland project progresses
Two years after launching a peatland restoration project in the Outer Hebrides, we return to check on its progress.
14 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
Scottish Water Teams Out in Force to Protect Customers
Our teams were out across Scotland protecting vital infrastructure during weekend deluge
09 October 2023
MSP sees progress of low-carbon 'super sewer' investment for Perth
Local MSP John Swinney has visited the site of the major drainage upgrade being delivered by Scottish Water in central Perth to support the city’s growth and reduce the risk of sewer flooding.
06 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
Scottish Water continues to invest in improving urban waters in Edinburgh
Major works to upgrade the sewer network around the Water of Leith will start in 2024
04 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
Lowering emissions as water services flow to net zero future
A new report published in Climate Week has highlighted the progress towards net zero water and waste water services.
27 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Data Drives Waste Water Site Improvements
An enhanced focus on data is giving Scotland’s most experienced waste water site operators a new insight into running critical infrastructure.
25 July 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
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
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
BLOG: Scotland’s weather and our water
Brian talks about the weather and the way we use water in Scotland
07 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
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
Harnessing Hydropower at Hamilton Waste Water Treatment Works a First
The first of its kind in the UK, a pioneering project will see Scottish Water harness hydropower from waste water
26 May 2023
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
Underground overground sewer flood free
We are investing over £4million to upgrade an important sewer main serving an Ayrshire beauty spot
17 May 2023
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
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
Scottish Water celebrates UK plastic wipes ban
Scottish Water is today welcoming a major win for our Nature Calls campaign
04 April 2023
Updated Overflow Data Published
Scottish Water data relating to waste water overflow events for the five year period of 2018-2022 has been published
30 March 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
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
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
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
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
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
Self Generating Skellyton Now Online
A Scottish Water treatment works in South Lanarkshire is partially powering itself thanks to green energy.
20 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
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
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
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
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
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
Staff battle flooding to safeguard water supply
Employees speak about their battle to safeguard the water supply to homes and businesses in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
02 December 2022
90th Birthday Surprise for Retired Civil Engineer
Retired engineer was given exclusive access to view a Scottish Water reservoir, 50 years on from helping to design the site
24 November 2022
Scottish Water Cuts Carbon From Concrete
Scottish Water is cutting carbon emissions from construction using new concrete technology
17 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
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
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
WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre backs campaign to bin wet wipes
Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s (WDC) visitor centre in Moray is backing Scottish Water’s Nature Calls campaign, which urges people to bin all wet wipes and help protect the environment
12 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
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
BLOG: Greener Miles Make Scottish Water Fleet Better for Environment - Holly McPhee
This #ScotClimateWeek Holly talks about how we're trying reduce emissions when it comes to our fleet
29 September 2022
Drones and Laser Technology Cut Carbon Emissions
State-of-the art drones and lasers are being used to improve Scotland’s sewers
28 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
Net Zero Routemap Update Published
Half of emissions associated with the delivery of Scotland’s water and waste water services have been cut.
26 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
Significant Carbon Savings from Circular Economy Approach
Adopting circular economy principles to refurbish rather than replace four scraper bridges at Dalmarnock Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in Glasgow has resulted in an 80% carbon reduction.
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
"Don't Be A Tube" - Firm Plea As Sewer Suffers Vandalism
Our sewer response team was shocked to discover a sewer blocked with a number of tree protector tubes in East Renfrewshire.
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
Maintaining Normal Summer Public Water Supply
Scottish Water is working to maintain public water supply to customers in parts of the country affected by prolonged dry warm summer weather.
04 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
Gladhouse Wildfire Warning
Visitors to Gladhouse Reservoir in Midlothian are being reminded of the risks of lighting fires
02 August 2022
Borders Reservoir Refills After Investigatory Works
Scottish Water has shared images and video taken from the bottom of a Borders dam which has been drained for the first time ever in order to help the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) determine the future of the structure.
26 July 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Innovative ‘dual-sided’ solar scheme at Aberdeenshire treatment site
An innovative solar scheme which produces energy from both sides of a solar panel has been installed at a Scottish Water site to support the company’s drive towards net zero emissions.
01 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
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
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
Hydro Nation Scholars see innovation in action at Inverurie
As part of their summer school training programme, a group of 20 of the Scottish Government’s Hydro Nation Scholars attended Scottish Waters £21 million state-of-the-art Inverurie Waste Water Treatment Works, to learn more about the facility.
09 May 2022
Critically Endangered Species Given a Boost in the River Annan
£40,000 environmental project to bring back the critically endangered European Eel to the River Annan has been completed
05 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
BLOG: Let's wipe out wet wipes on our beaches - Catherine Gemmell
Catherine talks about why Marine Conservation Society are supporting our Nature Calls campaign
22 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
Skellyton Green Energy Scheme
Scottish Water has applied for planning permission to allow green energy to power a South Lanarkshire waste water treatment works.
11 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
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
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
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
£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
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
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
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
Battery Storage First for Scottish Water in Net Zero Drive
Work is now complete on the first large-scale battery storage project to accelerate Scottish Water's drive towards net zero emissions by 2040
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Scotland’s Smart Canal Makes First Connection to New Housing Following North Glasgow Success Story
Patrick Harvie MSP, connected Europe’s first dynamic canal system to the inaugural housing development today at Scottish Canals’ COP26 event.
10 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
Flooding Project Completed in Prestwick
An investment project worth over £2 million to help tackle sewer flooding in Prestwick, South Ayrshire has been successfully completed
25 October 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
New £800,000 Solar Scheme for Aberdeen in Net Zero Drive
An ambitious solar energy scheme which will help power two of the main service reservoirs supplying water to Aberdeen has been completed
21 October 2021
Scottish Water Supports Upstream Battle
We teamed up with Literati and the Beacon Arts Centre in Inverclyde to continue our support for Keep Scotland Beautiful's campaign, Upstream Battle.
12 October 2021
Scottish Water Supports Sustainable Approach to Hydration for COP26 Police Officers
The sustainable solution will give officers access to temporary water points set up at posts around the country
07 October 2021
Pioneering Low Carbon Tayside Treatment Works Marks 20 Years
A ground-breaking waste water treatment works (WWTW) in Tayside that operates using a biological process within a lagoon is marking two decades of low carbon operation
30 September 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
BLOG: Helping Tackle Climate Crisis with WaterAid - Shirley Campbell
Shirley Campbell highlights our work with WaterAid to address climate change impact
17 September 2021
BLOG: Building Knowledge and Taking Action - Mark Dickson
Mark Dickson talks about our progress with net zero in our Capital Programme
16 September 2021
Scottish Water Hits Major Solar Power Milestone
Scottish Water has completed work on a milestone £2 million solar power scheme in Perth as part of its drive towards achieving net zero emissions by 2040
15 September 2021
BLOG: Driving Down Emissions – Paul Kerr
Paul Kerr talks about how we must adopt a ‘mindset change’ to address ‘climate change’
15 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
BLOG: Net Zero Routemap Annual Update - Gordon Reid
Gordon Reid talks about the progress we've made and plans for the future when it comes to our Net Zero Routemap
14 September 2021
Net Zero on Track as Scottish Water Sign Global Declaration
Scottish Water has posted an update on the first year since publication of its Net Zero Emissions Routemap.
14 September 2021
Electric Vans Help Power Zero Emissions Targets
A new fleet of electric vans will take to the road to help Scotland’s water and waste water services to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
13 September 2021
BLOG: Reducing our Contribution - Simon Parsons
Simon Parsons talks about how in a world of uncertainty, we can be certain that climate change should be our priority
13 September 2021
Scottish Water Goes Wild for Biodiversity in Aberchirder
Scottish Water staff have turned land at an Aberchirder treatment works into a wildflower haven for bees and butterflies
31 August 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
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
Edinburgh’s Tap Trail Inspires New Workout Challenge
Edinburgh’s network of distinctive Scottish Water Top up Taps has inspired a new outdoor workout challenge with a difference.
20 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
Suitcase Pulled Out of Dingwall Drain
A Scottish Water sewer response team pulled a pink wheelie suitcase out of a drain in Dingwall, after being called out to clear a blockage
27 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!
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
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
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 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
Scottish Water staff ‘sett-up’ badgers with new home
A clan of badgers are sett-ling into a new home – constructed by staff working on a water environment project in Edinburgh
15 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
Glasgow's Smart Canal Win at Top Water Industry Awards
The 150-year-old Forth & Clyde Canal has been transformed with smart technology to tackle flooding and encourage regeneration the city.
28 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
