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Stay Safe Around Reservoirs and All Water Courses This Summer
Scottish Water is urging people to stay safe and not take risks around watercourses such as reservoirs, rivers, lochs and coastal waters this summer.
28 May 2026
Sewing the seeds of 'Soak Up The Rain' call by Scottish Water
Scottish Water has launched its Soak Up The Rain campaign, which is encouraging people to help reduce pressure on drainage networks by taking small, individual actions at home such as adding plants and garden borders, switching to permeable paving where possible, and installing water butts to collect rainwater
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Scottish Water Calls on Customers to Use Water Efficiently as We Head into Summer
Scottish Water is asking customers across the country to take measures now to enable them to use water more efficiently ahead of any extended period of dry weather that might impact supplies through the year
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
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
Protect Property and Pipes from Water Damage this Winter
Protecting pipes from freezing weather will reduce the risk of bursts, property damage and water losses
18 November 2025
Scottish Water proudly supports the ICS's Service With Respect Campaign
At Scottish Water, we are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers while ensuring the safety and well-being of our dedicated customer-facing staff
07 October 2025
Call to Customers to Help Keep Sewers Flowing in Face of Climate Change
We're renewing our plea to customers to help keep Scotland’s sewers flowing freely, as increased downpours from climate change puts extra pressure on the system
03 October 2025
Going the Extra Mile For WaterAid
Scottish Water employees, joined by friends and family, took to the streets, cycle paths, and walkways across Scotland on Saturday 20 September for the second annual ‘Tap to Tap' for WaterAid Challenge, raising over £3,000 for WaterAid’s vital work
Young Swimmers in Aberdeen Make a Splash with Sporting Stars
Youngsters in Aberdeen had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim alongside Olympic and Paralympic champions during a landmark event celebrating the city’s contribution to a national learn-to-swim initiative
12 September 2025
Overcoming Water Fears Transforms Health Journey
Laura McLeod to learn vital life skill and helped ease her pain thanks to Learn to Swim lessons
28 July 2025
Orkney's Water Set to Hydrate Island Games
Athletes, volunteers and spectators are being encouraged to stay hydrated using Orkney’s world class drinking water during the Island Games, after organisers joined forces with Scottish Water to help reduce the event’s need for single use plastic bottles.
01 July 2025
Falkirk School Makes a Splash in Scottish Water Challenge
Primary 6 lass wins Generation H2O challenge to design a poster to help protect Scotland's water
25 June 2025
Scots Kids Dive In for Life-Saving Lessons During Drowning Prevention Week
More than 82,000 youngsters to learn vital water safety skills this June
13 June 2025
Safety and Family Time Driving Surge in Adult Swim Lessons
Adults across Scotland are being encouraged to take the plunge and confront their water fears with the #Never Too Late adult swimming lessons
09 May 2025
