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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 2024Groundbreaking 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 2024Solar 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 2024Going 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 2024Scottish 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 2024Scottish 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 2024New 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 2024Project 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 2024Key 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 2024Early 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 2024Pilot 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 2024Scottish 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 2024Follow-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 2024Free 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 2024New 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