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Scottish Water Turns to Nature to Create Rainproof Communities
We are harnessing nature to help reduce flooding in communities during extreme rainfall caused by climate change
05 March 2024Rain Gardens for Wellhouse
Residents of a Glasgow neighbourhood are being asked for their views on a scheme to help manage surface rainwater and improve the environment
01 March 2024Adapting Scotland’s Water and Waste Water Services to Climate Change
Our plan sets out what we must do and how we need to work with others to ensure our services against the impact of climate change
29 February 2024Tide has Turned on Greenock A8 Floods
Our £2.5million project to tackle frequent flooding on the A8 trunk road through Inverclyde has been completed
20 February 2024BLOG: Balancing Climate Change, Investment and Water Charges - Alex Plant CEO
Alex Plant, Scottish Water CEO, talks about the importance of charges to tackle the effects of climate change on investment needs
02 February 2024£9 million Highlands and Islands investment projects under way
Our 2024 multi-million investment programme kicks off across the Highlands and Islands this month, with three new projects getting under way in Newtonmore, Benbecula and Shetland.
16 January 2024Milestone as more than half of Perth super sewer pipework is laid
More than half of Perth’s upgraded ‘super sewer’ has been laid as the construction approaches a two-week pause over the Christmas period.
14 December 2023Teamwork to the Fore in Carnoustie Storm Response
Close collaboration with specialist supply chain partners and support from local stakeholders enabled major storm damage to a strategic sewer pipeline on the Angus coast to be repaired in under 10 days
12 December 2023Environmental Approach to Reducing Sewer and Surface Water Flooding
We are using the natural environment to help reduce the risk of flooding affecting residential streets in the Milton area of Glasgow.
11 December 2023Pioneering peatland project progresses
Two years after launching a peatland restoration project in the Outer Hebrides, we return to check on its progress.
14 November 2023Battling Babet
Going above and beyond to keep customers taps flowing during Storm Babet
25 October 2023Stepping up efforts to safeguard services from Storm Babet
Scottish Water is stepping up its efforts to protect water and waste water services for customers as severe weather sweeps across the country.
19 October 2023Scottish Water Teams Out in Force to Protect Customers
Our teams were out across Scotland protecting vital infrastructure during weekend deluge
09 October 2023MSP sees progress of low-carbon 'super sewer' investment for Perth
Local MSP John Swinney has visited the site of the major drainage upgrade being delivered by Scottish Water in central Perth to support the city’s growth and reduce the risk of sewer flooding.
06 October 2023Nature Calls Campaign Urges People to Prevent Sewer Blockages
We are urging customers across Scotland to help prevent sewer blockages by binning wipes
02 October 2023