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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

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

Scottish Water Welcomes Wet Wipes Ban in Scotland

We support new regulations to ban plastic wet wipes in Scotland from August 2027 to protect the environment and cut sewer blockages.

13 February 2026

NTI Confirmed as Implementation Partner to Enable Better Collaboration

We have announced NTI Group as our implementation partner for a new Common Data Environment (CDE) platform, supporting the transition to our next multi-billion-pound delivery plan period

10 February 2026

Scottish Water Launches New ‘Drip Feed’ Podcast

New podcast shares engaging stories, insights and expert voices to help people across Scotland connect with their water

30 January 2026

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

BLOG. Scotland’s Water in 2026: A Year That Demands Our Attention - Deirdre Michie, Scottish Water Chair

Scottish Water Chair Deirdre Michie reflects on the challenges and opportunities shaping Scotland’s water sector in 2026, from climate pressures to technological innovation

15 January 2026

Scottish Water Confirms Preferred Bidders to Deliver Multi-billion Pound Transformation of Water and Waste Water Infrastructure

Scottish Water has announced the preferred bidders for partner companies it will work with to transform the country’s public assets to keep taps flowing and protect the environment.

18 December 2025

BLOG: Water efficiency is an opportunity, not an obstacle - Scottish Water Chair Deirdre Michie

Scottish Water Chair discusses her thoughts on the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil

19 November 2025

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

17 November 2025