News & Views - Scottish Water

A group of seven people wearing high-visibility vests and gloves are planting greenery around a tree in an urban setting. They are standing on a paved area with a mix of potted plants, soil, and gardening tools. The background features a historic stone building with large windows and columns, as well as a clear blue sky. The group appears cheerful and engaged in their community gardening activity.

Perth Flourishes: Scottish Water and Beautiful Perth Bring Colour to Tay Street

Scottish Water has continued its successful partnership with Beautiful Perth as volunteers from the publicly-owned utility joined forces with the local charity to plant vibrant new blooms in planters that were donated last year

04 April 2025

The screw pump is lowered into place at McDonald Road Pumping Station in Edinburgh

Underground giant lowered deep into Edinburgh chamber

Scottish Water is nearing completion of a £5 million investment in Edinburgh’s waste water network following the installation of a nine-tonne screw pump into an underground chamber at McDonald Road Waste Water Pumping Station

03 April 2025

L-R Ross McLory (left) Head of Business Development for Industrial and Commercial at SSE Energy Solutions and Donald MacBrayne, Business Development Manager at Scottish Water Horizons

SSE and Scottish Water Horizons launch heat networks partnership in Highland capital

Inverness is set to benefit from pioneering green heating technology as part of a major new partnership between SSE Energy Solutions and Scottish Water Horizons

13 March 2025

A group of children in hi vis stand in front of signage outdoors, preparing to plant a tree

Young eco-warriors: New Monkland Pupils plant trees after major sewer upgrade

New Monkland Primary School pupils assist in tree planting following major infrastructure upgrade

07 March 2025

An excavator at work as part of the peatland restoration project

Uist Crofter Praises Benefits of Peatland Restoration Projects

Two pilot peatland restoration projects in the Uists have now been completed by Scottish Water

04 March 2025

Volunteers from Scottish Water and Friends of the Pentlands pictured at the tree planting site overlooking Glencorse Reservoir

A Team Effort for New Trees at Glencourse

Scottish Water volunteers joined forces with environmental charity Friends of the Pentlands to plant hundreds of trees near Glencorse Reservoir

26 February 2025

Cardross Community Welcomes Completion of Flood Prevention Project

We have completed a £1.5million project to tackle sewer flooding in the picturesque village of Cardross on the Firth of Clyde.

11 February 2025

Scottish Water staff member talking to the public

Time to Rethink Our Relationship with Water

Our new Draft Long Term Strategy Consultation is asking everyone to consider how they use water in the face of growing challenges

03 February 2025

Fallen tree on access to Water Treatment Works at Inveraray during Storm Eowyn

How We Kept Scotland's Water Flowing in the Face of Storm Eowyn

What does it take to keep water and waste water services flowing in the face of a storm - by numbers

30 January 2025

Graphic with Get to Know Your Water Flow text next to a tap with a water drop

Trial Starts in Dundee to Better Understand Household Water Use

Residents in north west of Dundee will help Scots better understand the water use to make smarter choices to reduce waste and protect our resources for generations to come

24 January 2025

Scottish Water Continues Essential Sewer Repairs in Haymarket, Edinburgh

Scottish Water is set to commence the second phase of essential sewer repair works in Rosebery Crescent, Edinburgh, following the successful completion of upgrades to the waste water infrastructure at the end of last year

15 January 2025