News & Views - Scottish Water

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Kyle Residents Invited to Find Out More About Lead Pipe Replacement Project

Scottish Water is inviting residents in Kyle of Lochalsh to find out more about an on-going project to identify any remaining lead pipes in the area served by Kyle Water Treatment Works (WTW)

09 May 2024

Sarah and Elle at the top of West Kip in the Pentlands

Elle and Sarah’s Munro Challenge inspired by sibling rivalry

Scottish Water’s Elle Campbell and Sarah Szymanski are reigniting their competitive spirit, with the two sisters taking on the WaterAid Munro Challenge again this summer.

08 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

A group of people stand with their arms linked, facing towards the camera while standing on grassed area. On the right hand side, a person stands holding a water bottle and fills it under a blue Scottish Water top up tap.

Walk this Way to Scottish Water’s new Top-Up Tap in Ballater

Scottish Water has teamed up with the Ballater Walking Festival to launch its 116th Top-Up Tap.

03 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

Scottish Water Customer Service Recognised

02 May 2024

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Hi-Tech Transformation for Glasgow Victorian Waste Water Pumping Station

One of the most important waste water facilities in Scotland has undergone a technological transformation 120 years after it was opened.

02 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

Finn Rush (4) refills his water bottle from Glasgow's newest Top Up Tap outside Buchanan Bus Station

One Million Plastic Bottles Saved as Glasgow Embraces Topping Up from the Tap

Glasgow’s growing network of water refill taps has now saved the equivalent of more than one million single-use plastic bottles, since Scottish Water installed the city’s first Top Up Tap in 2018.

30 April 2024

Duncan Scott pictured in the swimming pool beside a child. They are both holding a float while swimming backwards.

Duncan Scott inspires next generation at Learn to Swim celebration in Fife

Learn to Swim Ambassador and Olympian, Duncan Scott, made a visit to Fife Sport and Leisure Trust to celebrate it being recognised as Learn to Swim Provider of the Year.

25 April 2024