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Almost 80,000 Trees Planted Near Renfrewshire Reservoir

Scottish Water has planted almost 80,000 trees on land near Barcraigs Reservoir in Renfrewshire as part of its drive to improve biodiversity, protect water catchments from climate change and lock up carbon on its land

• Climate
• Environment
• Reservoirs
• Partnerships

Blog: What IWA Glasgow 2026 means for water resilience and prosperity - Alex Plant CEO

IWA Glasgow 2026 brings global leaders together to accelerate water action, showcase Scotland’s approach and shape the Glasgow Framework

• Blogs
• Environment
• Business
• Sustainability
• Partnerships

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

• Communities
• Environment
• Innovation
• Maintenance

Solar Panels Power Up Forfar site

A Scottish Water site in Forfar is now partially powered by renewable energy after more than 600 solar panels were installed on land at the treatment works

• Climate
• Environment
• Renewables
• Sustainability

Scottish Water Uses Advanced PipeDiver Technology to Survey Pipe in Dundee

Scottish Water Uses Advanced PipeDiver Technology to Survey Pipe in Dundee

• Communities
• Innovation
• Partnerships

Scottish Water Employees Take on 100 Mile Cycle Challenge for WaterAid

Scottish Water employees successfully completed a gruelling 100‑mile cycling challenge on 13 March in support of WaterAid, raising vital funds to help improve access to clean water and sanitation for communities in Malawi and Rwanda

Work to Restore Vital Fen Habitat at Gartmorn Dam

Scottish Water has teamed up with Clackmannanshire Council and NatureScot to help restore rare fen habitat at a popular reservoir

• Communities
• Environment
• Reservoirs

Next Phase of Seafield Investment On Track For Summer Start

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy Gillian Martin MSP has visited Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works to hear of plans for a significant investment to further improve the site’s odour performance

• Blogs
• Communities
• Investment

Scotland’s Infrastructure Decade │ Alex Plant Blog

Discover how Scotland’s £46bn infrastructure decade will boost communities, strengthen climate resilience, create jobs, and deliver long‑term environmental benefits.

• Business
• Communities
• Climate
• Investment

Defib donated to Glenfarg community

Scottish Water has donated a defibrillator to the community of Glenfarg

• Investment
• Communities
• People

Photography Exhibition Focuses on Beauty of Milngavie Reservoir and Loch Katrine

A new photography exhibition celebrating the natural beauty and heritage of two iconic Scottish Water sites has opened for the public to enjoy.

• Reservoirs
• Partnerships
• Communities

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

• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• People
• Volunteering

Low-Emission Supply Chain Partners Announced

We've announced new low-emission steel supply chain partners, as we continue our drive to cut carbon in our capital investment programme and operational services 

• Climate
• Innovation
• Sustainability

BLOG: Today's Choices. Tomorrow's Water - Scottish Water Chair Deirdre Michie

Chair of Scottish Water Deirdre Michie explains why the decisions we make now matter for generations - as we set out our draft 2027–2033 Business Plan and proposed £13.4bn investment

• Blogs
• Business
• Strategy
• People

Scottish Water Unveils £13.4bn Plan to Protect and Improve Scotland’s Water Services

Scottish Water has set out a £13.4bn investment plan for 2027–2033 to safeguard and enhance water and wastewater services for customers, communities and businesses across Scotland.

• Business
• Climate
• Customer Service
• Environment
• Maintenance
• Strategy