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Winter News Update

Get the latest news, information and advice to help with frozen, burst or leaking pipes this winter

23 December 2022

Battle Against Bursts Continues as Thaw Extends

Surge in pipe bursts following rapid thaw causing increased water demand on network

20 December 2022

Scottish Water Response to Thaw and Rise in Burst Pipes

Our teams have spent the weekend responding to a surge of burst pipes and leaks as the subzero freeze turns into a rapid thaw

18 December 2022

Ongoing Investment Vital to Ensure Scotland's Water and Waste Water Services Fit for Future, New Report Highlights

Scottish Water is responding to the growing expectation to do more to protect the environment and make its assets more resilient to climate change, a new report has revealed.

16 December 2022

Scottish Water Winter Response

Scottish Water teams are responding to reduce the impact of winter weather and sustained subzero temperatures on water and waste water services.

15 December 2022

Scottish Water Donates Christmas Tree as Thank You to Ibrox and Cessnock Community

Scottish Water donated a Christmas tree to the Ibrox and Cessnock community in south west Glasgow as a thank you to people in the area for their patience and understanding during work on improvements to our service to customers.

15 December 2022

Improving Urban Waters Remains on Track as Planned Update Published

Scottish Water’s plan to further improve the quality of the country’s urban waterways has been updated a year on from its publication

14 December 2022

Protect Property and Pipes This Winter

Take action to ensure your property and water pipes are protected from very cold weather

05 December 2022

Staff battle flooding to safeguard water supply

Employees speak about their battle to safeguard the water supply to homes and businesses in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

02 December 2022

90th Birthday Surprise for Retired Civil Engineer

Retired engineer was given exclusive access to view a Scottish Water reservoir, 50 years on from helping to design the site

24 November 2022

National Swim Programme Unites Providers at Annual Conference

The summit is uniting 29 out of the 37 local authorities, leisure trusts and aquatic providers delivering the Learn to Swim framework

23 November 2022

BLOG: World Toilet Day - Elizabeth McKernan

This World Toilet Day 2022 Elizabeth highlights the need for decent toilets and good hygiene to be at the heart of healthcare

18 November 2022

Scottish Water Cuts Carbon From Concrete

Scottish Water is cutting carbon emissions from construction using new concrete technology

17 November 2022

Highest Ever Number of ‘Excellent’ Scottish Bathing Waters

Scotland’s bathing water quality continues to improve with 38 out of 87 (44%) rated as ‘excellent’ for 2023

15 November 2022

Scottish Water to set out plans for major upgrade to Glenfarg Water Treatment Works

Scottish Water is inviting members of local communities to attend an information event to find out about proposed investment in the future of Glenfarg Water Treatment Works

14 November 2022