News & Views - Scottish Water

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Celebrating Career Journeys: Susan Lee's Insights for Scottish Careers Week

In honour of Scottish Careers Week, Susan Lee shares her perspectives on career development, offering insights into the evolving job landscape in Scottish Water. This blog highlights the importance of fostering growth, adaptability, and passion in navigating career paths across various industries.

11 November 2024

Diggers working on the peatland restoration project at Afton Reservoirs

Work Progressing on Scottish Water’s Largest Peatland Restoration Project to Date

We are restoring over 500 hectares of peatland in East Ayrshire as part of a bid to protect water quality and cut carbon in the face of climate change

06 November 2024

Protect Property and Pipes from Water Damage this Winter

We're urging customers to be prepared for winter to avoid burst pipes and flooding

04 November 2024

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Scottish Water Rangers and Volunteers Join Forces to Keep Gladhouse Safe and Scenic

Over 500 meters of aging fencing and wire has been removed from Gladhouse Reservoir by Scottish Water Rangers and volunteers, following feedback from the local community.

31 October 2024

Pupils from Winchburgh Primary School unveiling a plaque to mark the opening of Winchburgh Waste Water Treatment Works with Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy Gillian Martin and Scottish Water Chief Executive Alex Plant

Scotland’s New Green Waste Water Treatment Works set to help Winchburgh Flourish

The construction of Scotland’s lowest carbon new waste water treatment works, to support the future of one of the country's fastest-growing communities, has been completed by Scottish Water.

28 October 2024

A person wearing hi-vis and PPE has their back to the camera; they're standing at the side of a 9 tonne metal screw being taken out of the ground

Milestone As Edinburgh Team Pulls Enormous Nine-Tonne Screw Pump To Surface

A multimillion-pound project in Edinburgh has taken a significant step forward following the removal of a nine-tonne screw pump from underneath the ground as part of the ongoing upgrade of McDonald Road Waste Water Pumping Station

23 October 2024

Representatives of Scottish Water and Noventa

Noventa Energy Acquires Innovative Heat From Waste Water Assets From Scottish Water Horizons

Noventa Energy (Noventa), a leading provider of decarbonised heating and cooling solutions, has acquired three innovative heat from waste water assets from Scottish Water Horizons

17 October 2024

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Primary School Students Help Scottish Water Replant Over 1,500 Bulbs

A group of pupils from Mosspark Primary School, have helped engineers replant approximately 1,500 bulbs on Mosspark Boulevard, Mosspark after the installation of a new pipeline on the road.

14 October 2024

Andrew Steel and his team on the summit of Derry Cairngorm

Munro Mission Complete as Last Team Reaches Summit for WaterAid Projects

This year's Munro Challenge saw more than 200 hikers conquer the peaks to raise cash to fund vital water projects in Rwanda

11 October 2024

Pupils from Dornoch Primary, representatives of Dornoch MUGA and Councillor Jim McGillivray helped launched the new Top Up Tap in Dornoch

New Top Up Tap Unveiled in Dornoch

We've unveiled our first Top Up Tap in Sutherland this week, providing locals and visitors to Dornoch with a free and accessible point to refill their reusable water bottles

10 October 2024

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Scottish Water proudly supports the ICS's Service With Respect Campaign

At Scottish Water, we are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers while ensuring the safety and well-being of our dedicated customer-facing staff

07 October 2024