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A group of young students in green uniforms sit on the floor of a colourful classroom, watching a presentation on a screen at the front. An adult stands nearby, delivering the talk. The room is filled with educational materials, posters, and decorations.

Beauly Sewer Upgrade Inspires Next Generation Through School Visit

Pupils at Beauly Primary School got a hands-on introduction to the water cycle and waste water treatment during an interactive session as part of Scottish Water’s ongoing investment in the area.

17 December 2024
screenshot of the overflow map page showing Scotland with overflow icons

Near Real-time Overflow Map Goes Live

We've launched our new overflow map which shows the status of our monitored overflows and the duration of any overflow events

16 December 2024
Lord Ancrum Woods IUW

Positive Start to £500m Programme of Urban Water Investment

We have completed one of the first sewer network upgrade projects under our flagship £500million Improving Urban Waters programme

13 December 2024
Young Learn to Swim student Callan Johnston head and shoulders

Water Confidence and Safety Skills shine in Inclusive Lessons

Young Aberdeen swimmers showcase the life-changing benefits of inclusive lessons with Learn to Swim

11 December 2024
Cabinet Secretary Gillian Martin and Professor Simon Parsons hold an Event Duration Monitor at Water of Leith, Stockbridge, Edinburgh

Scottish Water Installs 1000 New Sewer Monitors

Communities will be able to access overflow data via new interactive map

10 December 2024
Construction site on a partially closed Shore Road with barriers and fencing; pipes and construction materials are visible along the road, with trees and overcast skies in the background.

Traffic Management Changes Announced as Perth's 'Super Sewer' Enters Final Phase

Scottish Water’s ‘Super Sewer’ upgrade in Perth enters its final phase with almost 400 metres of sewer pipe laid along Tay Street and Shore Road.

04 December 2024
Scott Quin, a swim teacher at Edinburgh Leisure, standing in front of a swimming pool inside a brightly lit leisure centre.

Para-swimmer Inspires a New Wave of Inclusive Swimming

Edinburgh-based Paralympic medallist backs 'See My Ability' campaign

28 November 2024
Learn to Swim teacher Caitlin Ebbage holds up new teaching cards tool at poolside

Revolutionary Swim Teaching Tool Launches in Scotland

Visual cards break down barriers for inclusive swimming lessons

25 November 2024
beavers being released

Scottish Water Paves the Way for Future Investment with Successful Beaver Relocation 

Scottish Water have worked in partnership with The Cairngorms National Park Authority and Beaver Trust to successfully relocate a family of beavers from the grounds of Glenfarg Water Treatment Works.

19 November 2024
pills in blister pack with words don't flush medication

World Antibiotics Awareness Week- Never Flush Medication

World Antibiotics Awareness Week reminds us what we can do to help avoid the spread of drug-resistant infections

14 November 2024
T joined pipe with foam pipe insulation

Protect Property and Pipes from Water Damage this Winter

We're urging customers to be prepared for winter to avoid burst pipes and flooding

04 November 2024
Representatives of Scottish Water and Noventa

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
Group of people of various ages wearing safety vests, standing in front of a Scottish Water truck, in a suburban area.

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
Pupils from Dornoch Primary, representatives of Dornoch MUGA and Councillor Jim McGillivray helped launched the new Top Up Tap in Dornoch

New Top Up Tap Unveiled in Dornoch

We've unveiled our first Top Up Tap in Sutherland this week, providing locals and visitors to Dornoch with a free and accessible point to refill their reusable water bottles

10 October 2024
Group of individuals holding an award at a formal event, posing in front of a banner with logos.

Sport Aberdeen dives into success with award win

An Aberdeen leisure trust has won a national sport award showcasing its exceptional dedication to developing and delivering its highly acclaimed Learn to Swim programme, available for babies through to adults.

30 September 2024