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Scottish Water is Leading Carbon Reduction in Construction

We're a proud member of Construct Zero's Five Client Carbon Commitments launched by the Construction Leadership Council

17 June 2024
Kerse Treated Water Storage Tank

Olympic-Sized Water Milestone in East Ayrshire

A £6.5million Scottish Water project to improve the quality and resilience of supply for thousands of customers has been completed.

13 June 2024
Aerial footage of £30m Clear Water Tank investment in the Scottish Borders

Scottish Borders Clear Water Tank Investment

Scottish Water's £30million investment in the water network is a significant development for the communities of Galashiels, Selkirk, and the surrounding areas.

13 June 2024
Carron Valley reservoir with group of people sunbathing on the shore

Stay Safe Around Scotland's Reservoirs and Watercourses This Summer

We have lots of information on how to stay safe while enjoying Scotland's reservoirs, rivers, lochs and beaches this summer

11 June 2024
3D Concrete Printing

Scottish 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 2024
Locals celebrating Top Up Tap launch

Thurso Beach Top Up Tap Launch

Locals and visitors enjoying Thurso’s beach front will now be able to ensure they stay hydrated while out and about thanks to a new Top Up Tap situated at the town’s Pentland Crescent. 

30 May 2024
Generation H20

New 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 2024
Duncraig Street Inverness

City Centre Sewer Project Extended in Inverness

A sewer replacement project taking place in Inverness city centre is to be extended until September

23 May 2024
The new aerated reed bed that has been installed as part of Orphir WWTW, with the village beyond

Investment puts Nature at Heart of Keeping Orphir’s Waters Clean

We've completed a £2m investment to improve the performance of the Waste Water Treatment Works that serves customers in the village of Orphir in Orkney

21 May 2024
Cardross CSO and Sewer Upgrade

Project 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 2024
A pine marten on a Scottish Water site

Relocation, Relocation: New Pad for Achiltibuie Pine Marten

Scottish Water has provided a swish new pad for a pine marten who took a shine to one of the utility company’s operational buildings near Achiltibuie

15 May 2024
A group of children and adults stand outside. They are holding blue water bottles and surrounding a blue Scottish Water outdoor tap.

Kingussie Top Up Tap brings hydration to Gynack Gardens

Residents and visitors in Kingussie are being encouraged to carry a refillable water bottle and top up from a new Scottish Water refill point which has sprung up at the top of the revamped Gynack Gardens.

14 May 2024
Robroyston Water Main Upgrade

Multi-Million Investment to Support New Housing in North Glasgow

We are investing £2million to upgrade the water supply network in Springburn and Robroyston.

 

14 May 2024
A settlement tank at Kemnay's Waste Water Treatment Works after being affected by unexplained variation in the incoming waste water that the site receives. The water at the top of the tank which would normally be clear shows a floating layer.

Appeal for Pollution Vigilance in Donside

Scottish Water is appealing to communities in Donside to be alert to any potential unauthorised use of the public sewer network by tankers

13 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