News

£2.3m Solar Power and Battery Energy Storage Scheme Complete

The solar power and battery energy storage scheme near Selkirk is set to save around 169 tonnes of carbon annually

14 August 2024

Green Energy Boost for East Ayrshire

A project to install nearly 900 solar panels has been completed at a waste water treatment works in East Ayrshire.

05 August 2024

BLOG: Scotland's water: facing the climate challenge together - CEO Alex Plant

CEO Alex Plant shares his thoughts on the impact of climate change and the challenges we face around water resilience, efficiency and environmental performance.

01 August 2024

Groundbreaking Hydropower Project Completed in South Lanarkshire

Work on a groundbreaking project to harness hydropower from waste water has been completed by Scottish Water, supporting its drive to achieve net zero emissions by 2040

30 July 2024

Solar Energy Boost Cuts Carbon at Central Belt Treatment Works

More than 885 solar panels have been installed on two Scottish Water sites in the Central Belt, helping to save 57 tonnes of carbon a year

30 July 2024

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

Scottish Water Turns to Nature to Create Rainproof Communities

We are harnessing nature to help reduce flooding in communities during extreme rainfall caused by climate change

05 March 2024

Rain Gardens for Wellhouse

Residents of a Glasgow neighbourhood are being asked for their views on a scheme to help manage surface rainwater and improve the environment

01 March 2024

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

Scottish Water Teams Out in Force to Protect Customers

Our teams were out across Scotland protecting vital infrastructure during weekend deluge

09 October 2023

Second Stonehouse Upgrade to Tackle Sewer Flooding

We are investing a million pounds into a second major project to help prevent sewer flooding in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire.

11 July 2023

Warm Weather Water Demand Challenge Remains

A lack of sustained rainfall combined with high customer demand continues to present challenges to maintaining customer supplies – and could do so for weeks to come

23 June 2023

Scottish Water Among Country’s Biggest Businesses to Help Launch Carbon Reducing Hub 

Scottish Water is among a group of businesses from across Scotland to join forces to launch a new climate action initiative to accelerate the transition to a net zero future

27 March 2023

Protect Property and Pipes During Cold Snap

Householders across Scotland are being urged to take action to ensure their property and water pipes are protected from very cold weather forecast in the next few days.

07 March 2023

Winter News Update

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

23 December 2022