News & Views - Scottish Water

Shows a group at the summit of Ben Staray from the 2022 Munro challenge

Andrew's Munro Challenge Mission is First Off the Blocks

Climber Andrew Steel is first to sign up for annual Munro Challenge to raise funds for WaterAid

22 February 2024

shows swimmer Nathan McKechnie in the pool with youngster Jack at Learn to Swim lesson

Swimmer Battles Health Setbacks to Teach Next Generation

Teenager Nathan McKechnie praised for commitment to teaching youngsters to swim despite major health issues

22 February 2024

Teachers needed to create 'generation swim'

The team behind the Learn to Swim National Framework has launched the recruitment campaign across Scotland

09 January 2024

Front cover image of the Interim Report and Accounts showing sea view, reservoir, glass and man in kilt with Scottish Water refillable bottle

More Investment Vital to Tackle Climate Change Impact

Latest performance report highlights need to address climate impact on water and waste water services

15 December 2023

Teams from supply chain partners Geddes and Morrison Construction working in darkness to deliver a challenging pipeline repair by Carnoustie Golf Links, following major damage in the aftermath of Storm Babet

Teamwork 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 2023

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Scotland’s swim leaders dive in to build on next wave

A record number of experts dedicated to delivering vital swimming lessons in Scotland have united to discuss the next steps in creating “generation swim”

30 November 2023

Swimming providers championing inclusion

A national diversity and inclusion initiative has reported a record number of children with disabilities enrolled in mainstream swimming lessons

28 November 2023

A group of four people stand outdoors on a bridge. They are holding blue and white posters. There are building in the background and a cloudy sky.

Partnership approach to cut FOG from Highland sewers

A new partnership approach to tackling the threat of fatbergs in city centre sewers is set to put the Highland Capital’s drains on a diet.

17 November 2023

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Antibiotics Awareness Week

World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) is run by the World Health Organisation and is celebrated annually from 18th to 24th November

17 November 2023

A person wearing a hi-vis jacket and a beanie hat is bending down in the foreground of the picture and grabbing at the peatland beneath his feet. Behind him is more peatland and a blue sky with wispy white clouds.

Pioneering peatland project progresses

Two years after launching a peatland restoration project in the Outer Hebrides, we return to check on its progress.

14 November 2023

A group of people wearing hi-vis jackets are standing on concrete ground in front of a tall war memorial, with a background of trees in autumnal colours.

Scottish Water volunteers spruce up Dalwhinnie war memorial

Dalwhinnie's war memorial has been cleaned ahead of Armistice Day by Scottish Water volunteers.

08 November 2023

Residents Urged to Bin Wipes to 'Keep Helensburgh Heavenly'

We have joined forces with local campaign group Plastic Free Helensburgh to urge residents to help wipe out chokes following a big spike in sewer blockages in the town

07 November 2023