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Scottish Water Partners with Rhizocore Technologies to Pioneer Innovative Approach to Woodland Creation

Scottish Water is piloting an innovative approach to woodland creation through the use of fungal pellets which aim to produce more resilient forests, increase carbon capture potential and reduce the need for fertiliser

26 November 2024

Work Progressing on Scottish Water’s Largest Peatland Restoration Project to Date

We are restoring over 500 hectares of peatland in East Ayrshire as part of a bid to protect water quality and cut carbon in the face of climate change

06 November 2024

Noventa Energy Acquires Innovative Heat From Waste Water Assets From Scottish Water Horizons

Noventa Energy (Noventa), a leading provider of decarbonised heating and cooling solutions, has acquired three innovative heat from waste water assets from Scottish Water Horizons

17 October 2024

Primary School Students Help Scottish Water Replant Over 1,500 Bulbs

A group of pupils from Mosspark Primary School, have helped engineers replant approximately 1,500 bulbs on Mosspark Boulevard, Mosspark after the installation of a new pipeline on the road.

14 October 2024

Bat Detectives on Patrol at Scotland’s Largest Waste Water Pumping Station

Bat detectives have been called out to see if the elusive creatures are roosting in the rafters of Scotland’s largest waste water pumping station

02 October 2024

Scottish Water Delivers £1.4m Solar Scheme Near Edinburgh

Work is now complete on a £1.4m solar scheme at a site near Edinburgh which is set to save 221 tonnes of carbon a year

01 October 2024

Innovation and Transformation Keep Net Zero Target on Track

A new report has highlighted the importance of innovation and transformation in keeping Scottish Water's net zero targets on track

27 September 2024

Workshop Aims to Inspire Aberdeen School Children to Protect Precious Resource

Scottish Water and Aberdeen Science Centre (ASC) are teaming up to inspire hundreds of local school children across the North-east to become responsible water citizens

24 September 2024

Plans to Create One of Europe’s Biggest New Woodlands Gets Green Light at Loch Katrine

A scheme to create one of the biggest new woodlands in Europe at an iconic Scottish loch - and protect water supplies for generations to come - has taken a major step forward

23 September 2024

Green Energy to Power Pumps at Moffat Borehole

A solar scheme in Moffat is now helping power the pumps which provide water to the town’s water treatment works

12 September 2024

An Early Education to Sewer Flood Prevention for Cardross Nursery Pupils

A group of curious Cardross nursery children recently visited Scottish Water’s £1.6million flood prevention project in their local village.

10 September 2024

Green Energy Scheme Delivered in Perth

A Scottish Water site in Perth is now significantly greener, thanks to the installation of an £852,000 solar scheme

04 September 2024

Dumfries & Galloway land eighth Top Up Tap in Moffat

Locals and visitors of Moffat are making strides towards sustainability and public health as they embrace the installation of Dumfries & Galloway’s eighth Top Up Tap. This new addition joins the growing network of public water refill stations, providing access to fresh, free drinking water.

02 September 2024

Scottish Water Unveils New Top Up Tap in Lochgilphead

Residents and visitors in Lochgilphead can now enjoy fresh, free drinking water on the go thanks to a new Top Up Tap installed by Scottish Water.

30 August 2024

E-Van Set to Hit the Road for Net Zero Rally Challenge

Members of Scottish Water's fleet team will be putting Electric Vehicles to the test this week as they take part in a special rally around Scotland

21 August 2024