News

Giant Storm Tank Completed Protecting Lanark From Flooding

We have completed a £2.5million project to help drain the rain and protect the centre of Lanark from internal and external sewer flooding during extreme weather events

02 August 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

Plans in the Pipeline to Drain the Rain in Borrowfield, Montrose

Scottish Water has written to residents in the Borrowfield area of Montrose, outlining proposed investment to address flooding problems that affect the area during heavy rainfall.

11 July 2023

BLOG: Scotland’s weather and our water

Brian talks about the weather and the way we use water in Scotland

07 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

BLOG: Quest for Water Taps into a Thirst for Hydro Knowledge and Innovation - Fiona Millar

Hydro Nation Chair, Fiona Miller, reflects 1 year on from being appointed as Programme Manager.

11 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

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

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

Protect Property and Pipes This Winter

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

05 December 2022

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills meets students at Fuel Change Live

Climate literacy and skills development programme run by business transformation enterprise Fuel Change

03 November 2022

Bluestone Energy Submit Further Battery Energy Storage System Proposal to North Lanarkshire Council

Bluestone Energy, a renewable energy developer, is planning to build a battery energy storage system at Scottish Water’s Airdrie Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in North Lanarkshire.

03 November 2022

Busby Glen Park Re-opens Following Sewer Upgrade Investment

A much-loved East Renfrewshire park is re-opening this week after completion of construction works to improve the local sewer network

10 October 2022