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Scottish Water Wins Recognition of Climate Work at World Water Congress in Canada

IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition 2024 award to recognise we're leading the way to inspire utilities to become more climate smart

19 August 2024

£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

Going With the Flow - Major Milestone for Multi-Million-Pound Project

A key milestone has been reached in Scottish Water’s multi-million-pound project to upgrade an important rising sewer main serving customers in Renfrew and Glasgow

19 June 2024

Scottish Water’s New Talent Wins Big with Hydropower Pitch

After less than a year in his job, a Scottish Water apprentice has clinched both Scotland and UK top awards for his innovative work and presentation on using the natural flow of water to generate electricity.

05 June 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

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

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

Key section of Perth’s ‘Super-Sewer’ Pipework Complete

THE majority of Scottish Water’s super sewer upgrade on Tay Street has been completed, with a section of the road set to reopen to traffic next month.

09 May 2024

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

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 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