News & Views - Scottish Water

Major Commuter Route Reopens after Mega-Main Burst

Busy Glasgow commuter road reopens two weeks after a major burst on160-year-old Victorian water main affecting water supply to half of the city.

08 February 2023

New Ranger Service at Scottish Water Reservoirs

A new team of reservoir rangers has been formed by Scottish Water to help visitors enjoy the great outdoors at some of the country’s most popular locations.

07 February 2023

Word map graphic with lots of terms describing what water is used for i.e. face washing, clothes cleaning

Water and Waste Water Charges for 2023/24 Announced

The amount households pay in Scotland for water and waste water services in 2023/24 will rise by an average of 37 pence per week.

02 February 2023

Traffic Restrictions Ease as Repairs to Burst Pipe Complete

Now we have completed repairs to a major burst on a water main on Auchenhowie Road, Milngavie, traffic restrictions are easing

26 January 2023

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

Three men stand in the yard at Ballater Water Treatment Works. They are wearing hi-vis jackets.

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

Major Investment in Full Flow at Milngavie Reservoirs

A significant investment project is under way at Scottish Water’s Craigmaddie and Mugdock reservoirs in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire

14 November 2022

As Clocks Go Back, Beat Bogus Callers by Following Our Card, Check and Call Advice

Scottish Water is urging customers to help stop bogus callers by using our three Cs advice to beat callous conmen who might take advantage of the clocks going back an hour.

31 October 2022