News & Views - Scottish Water

The Great Escape Underground As Road Reopens After Tunnel Challenge

A busy road in Glasgow city centre has reopened nearly five months after heavy rain saw a large sinkhole form in the middle of the carriageway

26 March 2026

Scottish Water Uses Advanced PipeDiver Technology to Survey Pipe in Dundee

25 March 2026

The team of volunteers who helped plant native trees at Knowes Dean Reservoir

Volunteers Plant Hundreds of Trees at Borders Reservoir

Volunteers have come together at a Scottish Water reservoir in the Borders to plant hundreds of native trees at the site

06 March 2026

BLOG Simon Parsons Protecting Scotland's Water

BLOG Protecting Scotland's Water

Simon Parsons, Director of Environment Planning and Assurance at Scottish Water explains why our water is rightly a source of national pride

24 February 2026

Scottish Water Putting Killin Customers at Centre of Contamination Clean Up

We are pouring resources into the operation to support the Perthshire community in Killin following a suspected fuel spill in the River Dochart

21 February 2026

Tree‑mendous effort! Volunteers plant hundreds of saplings at Cocksburn Reservoir

Over 50 volunteers came together to plant 1300 native broadleaf saplings at Cocksburn Reservoir

29 January 2026

Abby Kane won silver in the 100m backstroke at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Learn to Swim Success: From Poolside Lessons to Paralympic Glory

Abby Kane won silver in the 100m backstroke at the Rio Paralympics in 2016 and is now passing on her passion for the sport as a swim teacher

28 January 2026

Scottish Water 4x4 vehicle beside a snowy reservoir dam with forested hills in the background.

Average Scottish Household Water Bill to Increase by £42 from April 2026

From April 2026, average household water and waste water charges in Scotland will rise by £42 to support essential services and national infrastructure investment

22 January 2026

Six Month Road Closure to Enhance West Edinburgh's Water Environment

A major £3million Scottish Water project on a key arterial route linking west Edinburgh with the city centre is about to get underway

19 January 2026

Protect Outdoor Taps and Vacant Properties – Don’t Leave Taps Running

We're asking rural customers to insulate pipes, check vacant properties, and never leave taps running to prevent bursts and leaks

09 January 2026

Freeze Alert: Protect Your Pipes this Winter

We're urging homeowners and businesses across Scotland to protect their pipes from freezing and bursting this winter to prevent costly water damage and disruption.

07 January 2026