News & Views - Scottish Water

Project Underway to Address Cardross Sewer Flooding

A £1.6million Scottish Water project to tackle sewer flooding in a picturesque village on the Firth of Clyde is underway.

21 May 2024

Jo Hedley celebrates reaching the top of a Munro. She smiles with her arms outstretched at the peak with blue skies and the sun shining behind her.

Fundraising Wonder-Woman signs up for Munro Challenge 2024

Trainee Solicitor and fundraiser extraordinaire, Jo Hedley is teaming up with a Scottish Water friend to take on the mighty mountain Derry Cairngorm as part of the WaterAid Munro Challenge 2024.

15 May 2024

Relocation, Relocation: New Pad for Achiltibuie Pine Marten

Scottish Water has provided a swish new pad for a pine marten who took a shine to one of the utility company’s operational buildings near Achiltibuie

15 May 2024

Environment

A group of children and adults stand outside. They are holding blue water bottles and surrounding a blue Scottish Water outdoor tap.

Kingussie Top Up Tap brings hydration to Gynack Gardens

Residents and visitors in Kingussie are being encouraged to carry a refillable water bottle and top up from a new Scottish Water refill point which has sprung up at the top of the revamped Gynack Gardens.

14 May 2024

Multi-Million Investment to Support New Housing in North Glasgow

We are investing £2million to upgrade the water supply network in Springburn and Robroyston.

14 May 2024

A settlement tank at Kemnay's Waste Water Treatment Works after being affected by unexplained variation in the incoming waste water that the site receives. The water at the top of the tank which would normally be clear shows a floating layer.

Appeal for Pollution Vigilance in Donside

Scottish Water is appealing to communities in Donside to be alert to any potential unauthorised use of the public sewer network by tankers

13 May 2024

Paul Cowan visiting his local pool for swimming classes to improve his mental health

South Ayrshire Swimmer Dives In to Boost Mental Heatlh

Paul Cowan has discovered solace and strength to improve his mental wellness at his weekly Learn to Swim sessions

13 May 2024

The River Tay flowing through the historic centre of Perth

Key section of Perth’s ‘Super-Sewer’ Pipework Complete

THE majority of Scottish Water’s super sewer upgrade on Tay Street has been completed, with a section of the road set to reopen to traffic next month.

09 May 2024

Sample bottle being delivered to a customer

Kyle Residents Invited to Find Out More About Lead Pipe Replacement Project

Scottish Water is inviting residents in Kyle of Lochalsh to find out more about an on-going project to identify any remaining lead pipes in the area served by Kyle Water Treatment Works (WTW)

09 May 2024

Sarah and Elle at the top of West Kip in the Pentlands

Elle and Sarah’s Munro Challenge inspired by sibling rivalry

Scottish Water’s Elle Campbell and Sarah Szymanski are reigniting their competitive spirit, with the two sisters taking on the WaterAid Munro Challenge again this summer.

08 May 2024

examples of water butt planters installed on properties

Early Signs Prestwick Pilot Set To Be Stunning Success

An innovative flooding pilot project to offer free water butts and planters to a neighbourhood in Prestwick has seen more than half of residents keen to sign up to the scheme

07 May 2024