News & Views - Scottish Water

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

Zac Mooney pictured holding his award beside mentor John Lenehan

Scottish Water’s New Talent Wins Big with Hydropower Pitch

After less than a year in his job, a Scottish Water apprentice has clinched both Scotland and UK top awards for his innovative work and presentation on using the natural flow of water to generate electricity.

05 June 2024

Scottish Water on Board With Trail-Blazing 3D Project

Scottish Water is dialling up its carbon-saving credentials by getting on board a trailblazing project to produce 3D concrete printed infrastructure components

04 June 2024

New Generation H2O Programme Launches at Loch Katrine

Youngsters help launch our new national education programme to encourage young people to protect the future of Scotland's water.

27 May 2024

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

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

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

Pilot launches in Craigleith to reduce flooding

Scottish Water is launching an exciting pilot initiative to help reduce the risk of flooding in Craigleith.

03 May 2024

Some of the Orkney Water Treatment Team with the new electric vehicles

Scottish Water Powers Ahead with Switch to Electric Vehicles in Orkney

Scottish Water is powering ahead in its efforts to reach net zero emissions after its water treatment team in Orkney made the switch to electric vehicles (EVs)

01 May 2024

Follow-up water pipe event for Ross-shire residents

Scottish Water is offering Ross-shire residents a further opportunity to discuss a proposal for a new pipe to supply water to a hydrogen production plant next to Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm, west of Edderton, at a drop-in consultation event.

09 April 2024

Free Planters and Water Butts for Prestwick Neighbourhood to Reduce Flood Risk

We've launched a pilot project offering 250 homeowners free water butts and planters to help reduce the risk of flooding for their neighbours downstream

05 April 2024

Image of Scottish Water's Bullion House Office Sign with office in the background

New gardens set to ‘rain-in’ flooding risk at Scottish Water’s Invergowrie office

A PILOT project to rainproof Scottish Water’s Invergowrie office has been completed as the publicly-owned water company looks to reduce the risk of flooding, and inspire others to follow suit.

07 March 2024