News & Views - Scottish Water

Pupils at St Andrew's Primary School helped to create a new wetland area at the school

Planting the Seeds for Nature-Based Solutions in St Mary’s

New nature-based methods of managing rainwater have been installed at two local primary schools and a community centre in Dundee

08 June 2026

The new solar panels at Lawhead pumping station

Solar Scheme Helping Power Scottish Water Services for Penicuik

A new solar scheme is now helping to power essential water services for Scottish Water customers in Penicuik

20 May 2026

Large billboard on a city street promoting Scottish Water’s “Soak Up the Rain” campaign, featuring a photo of rainwater flooding a garden while a child reaches toward the display.

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

19 May 2026

Alex Plant giving keynote speech at lectrurn

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

Peatland restoration work at Loch Katrine

Second Phase of Peatland Restoration Project Completed at Loch Katrine

Scottish Water has restored another 94 hectares of degrading peatland on the land surrounding Loch Katrine, as part of a project aimed at protecting drinking water quality for its customers in Glasgow

14 May 2026

Community Invited to Share Views on Glenhead Woodland Creation Proposals

Scottish Water is inviting communities around Backwater Reservoir to find out more about woodland creation proposals for the area

13 May 2026

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

01 May 2026

The new solar scheme at Forfar Wastewater Treatment Works

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

25 March 2026

Scottish Water CEO Alex Plant in hi viz and hat leaning on railings inside a new pumping station at Ibrox

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

The team of volunteers who helped plant native trees at Knowes Dean Reservoir

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

06 March 2026

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

05 March 2026

Front cover of the Scottish Water Business Plan featuring a male employee holding a clipboard against a scenic backdrop

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