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Scotland’s swim leaders dive in to build on next wave

A record number of experts dedicated to delivering vital swimming lessons in Scotland have united to discuss the next steps in creating “generation swim”

30 November 2023

Swimming providers championing inclusion

A national diversity and inclusion initiative has reported a record number of children with disabilities enrolled in mainstream swimming lessons

28 November 2023

Partnership approach to cut FOG from Highland sewers

A new partnership approach to tackling the threat of fatbergs in city centre sewers is set to put the Highland Capital’s drains on a diet.

17 November 2023

Antibiotics Awareness Week

World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) is run by the World Health Organisation and is celebrated annually from 18th to 24th November

17 November 2023

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 volunteers spruce up Dalwhinnie war memorial

Dalwhinnie's war memorial has been cleaned ahead of Armistice Day by Scottish Water volunteers.

08 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

Peebles Pupils Pioneer Mission to Protect Scotland's Water

First lesson of new Generation H₂O youth engagement programme takes place at Priorsford Primary.

29 September 2023

Over 76,000 youngsters celebrate Learn to Swim Month

Learning to swim is being celebrated throughout September in Scotland as part of a county-wide initiative

11 September 2023

New Learn to Swim partnership makes a splash in East Dunbartonshire

Young swimmers take part in a once-in-a-lifetime swim class with Olympic, World and Commonwealth Champion, Duncan Scott

07 September 2023

Youngster with cerebral palsy makes waves

A boy with cerebral palsy has defied the odds and learning to swim a year after life-changing spinal surgery

04 September 2023

Priorsford Primary School Pupils joined by Cabinet Secretary to bury time capsule at new Water Treatment Works in Peebles

Local school children have buried a time capsule to mark the official opening of the innovative, new £30million Bonnycraig Water Treatment works in Peebles, Scottish Borders. 

18 August 2023

Team Leader Gives Crime Drama the Scottish Water Treatment

A Scottish Water employee bagged himself a starring role in TV tec drama Annika during an episode filmed at Glasgow’s Sheildhall Waste Water Treatment Works.

09 August 2023

Donation to help low income households stay hydrated this summer

Low income households across Edinburgh will be helped to stay hydrated this summer

05 July 2023

Edinburgh kids benefit from vital lessons to support national cause

Olympic star teaches crucial water safety classes at local pool

26 June 2023