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Scotland hosts one of the world's largest water events as global leaders tackle climate and growth challenges

Thousands of water leaders, innovators and decision-makers from across the world are set to gather in Glasgow this weekend as the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress and Exhibition gets under way.


01 October 2026

BLOG World of Water Meets in Glasgow

Alex Plant shares his excitement as Glasgow prepares to host the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition

01 October 2026

BLOG: What will success look like for Scottish Water in 30 years - Deirdre Michie

Scottish Water Board Chair Deirdre Michie reflects on the questions, challenges and conversations that shaped the Annual Consultative Meeting in Glasgow

31 August 2026

Scottish Water Response to DWQR Annual Report

Scottish Water responds to latest Drinking Water Regulator annual report

27 August 2026

Scottish Water Delivers Second Best Year Despite Extreme Weather

Scottish Water delivered its second-best operational year on record, with record customer satisfaction, record investment and its lowest ever number of serious pollution incidents.

13 August 2026

IWA Glasgow 2026: A world of water challenges. A city ready for the conversation.

Our CEO Alex Plant shares his thoughts ahead of the IWA Glasgow  World Wter Congress & Exhibition event in October

22 July 2026

Scottish Water Awards Contracts for New Digital Partners

New digital partners Accenture and BT will help us deliver resilient, secure and customer-focused technology services

21 July 2026

Blog: Let's Support Scotland on and off the World's Biggest Stage - Deirdre Michie

From Biggar to Boston, Scottish Water Chair raises a glass to Scotland at the World Cup and urges us all to come together in support

08 June 2026

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.

14 May 2026

Scottish Water confirms companies which will help deliver multi-billion pound transformation of water and waste water infrastructure

Scottish Water has confirmed the partner companies which will work with it to transform the country’s water and waste water infrastructure in the publicly-owned utility’s biggest programme of investment ever

11 May 2026

Scottish Water Specialists Win Major Industry Award

A Scottish Water frontline team has been recognised as one of the very best in the country after taking home a top honour at the Scottish Contact Centre Awards

07 May 2026

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

21 April 2026

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.

11 March 2026

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

04 March 2026

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.

27 February 2026