News

Huge Thanks to Customers Following Greenock Burst

With all supplies back to normal, Scottish Water bosses are offering their sincere thanks to thousands of customers whose normal supplies were affected by a burst water main in Greenock 

12 January 2024

Scottish Water with UK First for Testing

Scottish Water has become the first water company in the UK, and one of the first in Europe, to be awarded accreditation for a new method of detecting viruses in water

09 January 2024

Scottish Water rises to Festive Weather Challenges

Scottish Water teams spent the festive period ensuring the country’s public water network and waste water systems operated smoothly

08 January 2024

More Investment Vital to Tackle Climate Change Impact

Latest performance report highlights need to address climate impact on water and waste water services

15 December 2023

Industrial Action Response

Scottish Water response to impending strike action by union members

10 November 2023

Industrial Action Latest Update

Plan to protect essential services for customers

09 November 2023

Residents Urged to Bin Wipes to 'Keep Helensburgh Heavenly'

We have joined forces with local campaign group Plastic Free Helensburgh to urge residents to help wipe out chokes following a big spike in sewer blockages in the town 

07 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

Nature Calls Campaign Urges People to Prevent Sewer Blockages

We are urging customers across Scotland to help prevent sewer blockages by binning wipes

02 October 2023

Scottish Water highlight accessibility features on its website to mark National Inclusion Week

On this second day of National Inclusion week 2023, with the theme of “Take Action, Make Impact” we are delighted to highlight one action Scottish Water has taken to improve inclusion for our customers

26 September 2023

Monster project secures sustainable water supply for Loch Ness communities

A state-of-the-art single Water Treatment Works has been built to replace two smaller WTWs. The new plant uses nanofiltration membranes to produce up to 1 million litres of world class drinking water every day, drawn from the largest body of freshwater in Scotland.

18 September 2023

Nature Calls the 'Shotts' in North Lanarkshire

We are urging residents in Shotts, North Lanarkshire to help wipe out chokes following a big spike in sewer blockages in the town

15 September 2023

Scottish Water Response to Drinking Water Quality Regulator Annual Report Findings

We have welcomed the Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland’s Drinking Water Quality in Scotland 2022 Public Water Supplies Annual Report

07 September 2023

£40 million water main upgrade between Peterhead and Ellon gets underway

We are upgrading the water network between Peterhead and Ellon to ensure customers continue to receive fresh, high-quality drinking water and reduce the risk of pipes bursting.

05 September 2023