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BLOG: Glasgow 2026 is coming. If you work in water, this Congress matters - Alex Plant CEO

As Glasgow prepares to host the IWA World Water Congress 2026, Scottish Water CEO Alex Plant shares why this is a defining moment for the water sector – and why you should be there.

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Blog: Hidden Challenges of Scotland's Sewers - Deirdre Michie

Scottish Water chair Deirdre Michie reflects on the serious challenges we face to keep our hidden wastewater network running

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Reservoir Ranger Blog: Bonfires, Birdsong and Better Weather

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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

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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

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Ancient burial ground revealed during sewer upgrade work in Highlands

A burial ground believed to date from the 6th century AD and two Iron Age roundhouses have been revealed during a Scottish Water sewer upgrade project in the Highlands.

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BLOG: United by Water - Deirdre Michie, Chair, Scottish Water

Chair of the Scottish Water Board Deirdre Michie reflects on the growing appreciation for the impact of water on our lives

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BLOG Scotland's World Class Water

In his most recent blog, Alex Plant talks about the need to keep investing in Scotland's world class water

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BLOG Building Resilient Services and Protecting Our Environment

Elise Cartmell, Scottish Water’s Zero Emissions General Manager, shares how Scottish Water is leading the way in biodiversity, energy efficiency, and climate action

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BLOG The End of Endless Water: How Climate Change is Rewriting Scotland's Future

Marking the start of Scottish Climate Week, Chair of Scottish Water Deirdre Michie writes about how climate change is breaking the illusion of Scotland's 'endless water' supply

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BLOG: Water Quality - How We're Working Hard to Protect the Environment

In our latest BLOG, Scottish Water’s Director of Environment Planning & Assurance Simon Parsons explains how Scottish Water is working hard to protect the environment and keep its customers informed when it comes to overflow spills

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Scottish Water teams up with partners to tackle anti-social behaviour and promote water safety

With a significant increase in visitors at reservoirs over the busy summer holiday period, Scottish Water has been teaming up with various partnership organisations to help engage and educate visitors.

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Celebrating 40 Years of Dedicated Service: John Marks a Milestone

Scottish Water is celebrating a remarkable career milestone as John MacLeod, Senior Project Manager, marks 40 years of service in the water industry

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Underground giant lowered deep into Edinburgh chamber

Scottish Water is nearing completion of a £5 million investment in Edinburgh’s waste water network following the installation of a nine-tonne screw pump into an underground chamber at McDonald Road Waste Water Pumping Station

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BLOG: Neil’s Journey as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Hear from Neil about his experience joining our Quantity Surveying Graduate Programme.

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