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Simon Parsons, Director of Environment Planning and Assurance at Scottish Water explains why our water is rightly a source of national pride

• Communities
• Environment
• Investment
• People
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Scottish Water Putting Killin Customers at Centre of Contamination Clean Up

We are pouring resources into the operation to support the Perthshire community in Killin following a suspected fuel spill in the River Dochart

• Communities
• Customer Service
• Environment
• People

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.

• Campaigns
• Communities
• Environment
• Business

Second Phase of Stewarton Sewer Flooding Project Complete

Scottish Water has completed the second and final phase of a £2.3million project to tackle sewer flooding on an East Ayrshire street

• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• People
• Investment

Draining the Rain in Midlothian - £6m Project to Improve Water Quality

Scottish Water is to begin work on a £6million project to improve water quality and reduce sewer related debris entering a Midlothian water course

• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• Investment
• People

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

• Communities
• Environment
• People
• Campaigns
• Business

Tree‑mendous effort! Volunteers plant hundreds of saplings at Cocksburn Reservoir

Over 50 volunteers came together to plant 1300 native broadleaf saplings at Cocksburn Reservoir

• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• People
• Sustainability
• Volunteering

Learn to Swim Success: From Poolside Lessons to Paralympic Glory

Abby Kane won silver in the 100m backstroke at the Rio Paralympics in 2016 and is now passing on her passion for the sport as a swim teacher

• Communities
• Partnerships
• People

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

• Communities
• Customer Service
• Business
• Investment
• Maintenance

Six Month Road Closure to Enhance West Edinburgh's Water Environment

A major £3million Scottish Water project on a key arterial route linking west Edinburgh with the city centre is about to get underway

• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• Investment
• People

Protect Outdoor Taps and Vacant Properties – Don’t Leave Taps Running

We're asking rural customers to insulate pipes, check vacant properties, and never leave taps running to prevent bursts and leaks

• Customer Service
• Winter
• Communities

Freeze Alert: Protect Your Pipes this Winter

• Winter
• Climate
• Communities

Stay Safe Around Reservoirs

Scottish Water is urging people to stay safe around reservoirs and other watercourses ahead of some forecast cold weather.

• Communities
• Reservoirs
• Winter

Scotland’s Year in Water Numbers: Challenges Faced and Big Wins

2025 was a year of massive climate change challenges and huge infrastructure and service investments to benefit our customers

• Climate
• Water Efficiency
• Investment
• Communities
• Customer Service

Young Reuben Makes a Splash with Winning Design

Cap celebrating 10 years of Learn to Swim programme created by Glasgow youngster

• Education
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Communities
• Partnerships