Help & Resources
Pre-Development Information and Application Forms
| Title | Type | Size | Download | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Disconnection Application Application form to disconnect from the public water main | 1 MB | Download | ||
| Single House New Connections: A Quick Reference Guide A guide for if you are looking to connect a property to the pubic water or sewer network | 647 KB | Download | ||
| Developing Housing and Commercial Properties New Connections: A Quick Reference Guide A guide for if you are looking to connect properties to the pubic water or sewer network | 3 MB | Download | ||
| Moving from Private to Public Water Supply Guide This guide provides advice when considering the option of changing from a private water supply to connecting to the public water network | 2 MB | Download | ||
| The Water Connections Code for Scotland An outline of the requirements for accredited UCPs who undertaking new water supply connections in Scotland | 1 MB | Download | ||
| Water Industry Registration Scheme Interim Authorisation Application This application form is to be used by organisations who wish to apply for interim accreditation under The Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS) | 398 KB | Download | ||
| Development Services Area Contact List 
 | 597 KB | Download | 
Standpipe documents
| Title | Type | Size | Download | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standpipe Hire Charges 2025 - 2026 Outline of current changes for hiring a standpipe | 93 KB | Download | ||
| Standpipe Hire Application Form 2025 - 2026 Please complete all relevant fields to enable your application to be processed as quickly as possible | DOC | 91 KB | Download | |
| Licence Conditions for Use of Standpipes for Supply Purposes 2025 - 2026 An explanation of the current terms and conditions for the use of standpipes | DOC | 60 KB | Download | 
Water Connection Documents
| Title | Type | Size | Download | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water for Scotland 4th Edition Water for Scotland is a design and construction specification that covers the provision of water infrastructure for housing and industry development within Scotland | 2 MB | Download | ||
| Water For Scotland Appendix O This appendix covers Scottish Water's construction of water mains and the use of detectable marker tape | 629 KB | Download | ||
| Water for Scotland Appendix Q This appendix details procedures to ensure that all parties are aware of their various legal and contractual requirements | 503 KB | Download | ||
| Connection Process Update - November 2022 Development Operations Customer Update | 3 MB | Download | ||
| Polyethylene Barrier Pipe Systems Guidance Design and Installation requirements | 258 KB | Download | ||
| Clean Water Booster Station Standard Product Data Sheet Standard Product Data Sheet for Clean Water Booster Stations | 545 KB | Download | ||
| 2015 Clean Water Booster Stations Standard Product Catalogue Outlines the Booster Set/Pumping Station Standard Products for use within the Scottish Water Project Portfolio | 8 MB | Download | ||
| Ready for Your Track Inspection? Track Inspection Checklist | 102 KB | Download | ||
| Remote Inspections App Phase 2 New Main Installation Step by Step Guide | 12 MB | Download | ||
| Sprinkler Systems for New Domestic Developments Supplementary Guidance This document is intended to provide guidance for housing developers and the requirements that must be satisfied when installing private sprinkler networks. | 103 KB | Download | ||
| Retail Inspection & Connection Process Examples of Good Practice 
 | 1 MB | Download | 
Sewer Connection Documents
| Title | Type | Size | Download | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewers for Scotland 4th Edition A technical specification for the design and construction of sewerage infrastructure | 8 MB | Download | ||
| Submersible 2 Pump Wastewater Pumping Stations Data Sheet Standard Product Data Sheet | 627 KB | Download | ||
| 2015 Submersible 2 Pump Wastewater Pumping Stations Standard Product Catalogue This Scottish Water Product Catalogue outlines the Wastewater Pumping Station Standard Products for use within the SW Project Portfolio | 6 MB | Download | ||
| Campervan and Motorhome Waste Disposal - a guide for independent developments Guidance on the process and options for developing new campervan and motorhome waste disposal facilities, produced in partnership between SEPA, The Highland Council and Scottish Water | 5 MB | Download | 
Surface Water Connection Documents
| Title | Type | Size | Download | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Policy Standard advice note and process guidance to the Surface Water Policy | 5 MB | Download | ||
| Surface Water to Combined Sewer Pre-Development Enquiry Guide This guide outlines the minimum submission requirements to rule out a surface water outfall to a watercourse surface water sewer within a pre-development enquiry (PDE), and evidence that will be required to accept justifications outlined in our Surface Water Policy. | 122 KB | Download | ||
| Surface Water to Combined Sewer Application Guide – Brownfield Sites This document is intended as guide to be used in assessing applications to connect surface water for new developments on brownfield sites to the existing combined sewer network. | 149 KB | Download | ||
| Surface Water to Combined Sewer Domestic Extensions Guide This document intends to provide clear guidance for single house customers regarding surface water design and management for domestic extensions | 50 KB | Download | ||
| MOU Provision of Surface Water Drainage from Housing Developments Memorandum of Understanding regarding the provision of surface water drainage from housing developments | 161 KB | Download | ||
| Proposal for the Drainage of Surface Water Appendix outlining agreement with developers to provide a shared, environmentally-friendly surface water drainage system | 162 KB | Download | ||
| Whole Life Cost Spreadsheet Spreadsheet showing Whole Life Cost 25 year Maintenance Profiles | 192 KB | Download | ||
| Misconnections Explained What a misconnection is and what to do if one is discovered | 2 MB | Download | ||
| Misconnections Policy Our policy when dealing with misconnections to the sewer network | 118 KB | Download | 
Vesting of Assets Documents
| Title | Type | Size | Download | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Request to Vest Your Sewers This request form commences the process for the transfer of ownership of your sewers to Scottish Water | 679 KB | Download | ||
| Request to Vest Your Water Mains This request form commences the process for the transfer of ownership of your water mains to Scottish Water | 633 KB | Download | ||
| Land Title and Servitude Pack Overview of legal terms in relation to assets that will vest in Scottish Water | 55 KB | Download | ||
| Deed and Servitude Proposal Plan The information provided on this Deed and Servitude Proposal Plan will enable Scottish Water to identify its relevant legal requirements | 54 KB | Download | ||
| Deed Of Servitude and  Real Burdens Deed of Servitude and real burden legal docuement | 33 KB | Download | ||
| Facilitation Process Developer Guide Overview of the key stages of the Facilitation Process for water and waste water assets as of 1st April 2017 | 72 KB | Download | ||
| Vesting of Developer Constructed Assets Policy This policy applies to the vesting of new developer constructed assets | 226 KB | Download | ||
| Reasonable Cost Contributions for Dwellings 2025-2026 The RCCs detail the contribution Scottish Water should make towards the costs of providing new or enhancing existing infrastructure | 683 KB | Download | ||
| Reasonable Cost Contributions for Non-Dwellings 2025-2026 The RCCs detail the contribution Scottish Water should make towards the costs of providing new or enhancing existing infrastructure | 237 KB | Download | 
Asset Protections and Diversions
| Title | Type | Size | Download | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Policy Standard Water Mains Protection Distances Outline of our policy for all developers’ contractors and infrastructure providers when designing developments around existing water pipelines | 289 KB | Download | ||
| Development Operations & Service Relocation Contacts 
 | 168 KB | Download | ||
| Outline of procedures in planning and implementation of major schemes (Highways & Roads, HAUC C2-C9 Applications) HAUC C2-C9 Applications explained | 180 KB | Download | 
Project ASTRO Documents
| Title | Type | Size | Download | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portal Overview General overview of the Customer Portal | PPTX | 12 MB | Download | |
| Phase 2 Overview Phase 2 overview of the portal | PPTX | 20 MB | Download | |
| ASTRO FAQs Frequently Asked Questions about ASTRO | DOCX | 37 KB | Download | |
| Portal FAQs Frequently Asked Questions on the Portal | XLSM | 22 KB | Download | |
| Scottish Water Slide Format 
 | PPTX | 133 KB | Download | |
| How to video: Agent Access These short videos show an agent how to register their organisation, invite in a colleague and navigate the portal. | PPTX | 63 MB | Download | |
| How to video: Roles These short videos explain the different Role types in the Portal. This goes into more detail about the actions each Role can perform. | PPTX | 12 MB | Download | |
| How to video: Transfer Site This video is a quick how to on transferring applications between Case Managers and End Customers. | PPTX | 12 MB | Download | |
| How to video: UCP Access to Portal These short videos show a previously registered Utility Connection Provider to invite a colleague to the portal and general navigation. | PPTX | 66 MB | Download | 
