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BLOG: Scotland's water: facing the climate challenge together - CEO Alex Plant

CEO Alex Plant shares his thoughts on the impact of climate change and the challenges we face around water resilience, efficiency and environmental performance.

01 August 2024

Work to start on £2million Airdrie sewer upgrade

Work on Scottish Water‘s £2million project to support a new housing development and reduce the risk of future sewer flooding in the Glenmavis area of Airdrie is due to get underway.

31 July 2024

Groundbreaking Hydropower Project Completed in South Lanarkshire

Work on a groundbreaking project to harness hydropower from waste water has been completed by Scottish Water, supporting its drive to achieve net zero emissions by 2040

30 July 2024

Solar Energy Boost Cuts Carbon at Central Belt Treatment Works

More than 885 solar panels have been installed on two Scottish Water sites in the Central Belt, helping to save 57 tonnes of carbon a year

30 July 2024

Scottish Water joins forces with Water Safety Scotland for a splash of fun and education at Loch Lomond

In support of World Drowning Prevention Day on 25th July, Scottish Water partnered with Water Safety Scotland and other key organisations to host their annual Open Day at the picturesque location of Loch Lomond Shores. 

26 July 2024

Halfway Point Reached to Reline Renfrew Rising Main

The first phase of our multi-million-pound project to upgrade a burst-prone rising main in Renfrew has reached the halfway point.

25 July 2024

Scottish Water Marks a Decade of Pride Support with 10th Top Up Tap in Glasgow

Scottish Water is proud to celebrate a decade of support to Glasgow's Pride, marking ten years of championing diversity and inclusion.

22 July 2024

BLOG: You can keep your garden green while away without wasting a drop - Julianne Robertson

Gardening influencer Julianne Robertson offers advice on how to keep your garden watered while you're away on holiday without wasting a drop!

17 July 2024

From Massachusetts to Scotland: Water Superintendent Explores Leading Treatment Works

Nicole Dewberry, a dedicated Water Superintendent from Massachusetts, recently toured Glencorse Water Treatment Works—one of Scottish Water’s largest facilities—along with a Scottish Water Sampling and Analytical Laboratory.

16 July 2024

Water On Tap In Eyemouth

On Friday, 12 July, Scottish Water took to the Borders town of Eyemouth to officially launch their latest Top Up Tap – installation number 124 across the country. 

16 July 2024

Scottish Water sewer response teams hit the streets and leave their mark

Scottish Water’s sewer response teams are adopting a bold new tactic to urge customers to “bin the wipes”

05 July 2024

Taps on for Lochaber communities bringing hydration to the Highlands

Local communities have welcomed the arrival of two new Scottish Water Top up Taps in Glencoe and Kinlochleven as the school summer holidays get under way.

02 July 2024

BLOG: Our Gardens Can Bloom Without Wasting Water - Julianne Robertson

Influencer Julianne answers some important questions about watering your gardens AND saving water during the dry summer months

24 June 2024

New Schools Framework Launched to Transform Water Safety

New initiative will reduce drowning risk as primary school children to get basic water safety and drowning prevention lessons

20 June 2024

Going With the Flow - Major Milestone for Multi-Million-Pound Project

A key milestone has been reached in Scottish Water’s multi-million-pound project to upgrade an important rising sewer main serving customers in Renfrew and Glasgow

19 June 2024