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 existing sludge treatment facility at Daldowie

Views Sought on Major Bioresources Upgrade Project for Glasgow

Scottish Water is seeking feedback on proposals for a multi-million pound replacement of its bioresources treatment plant in Daldowie

04 June 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

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

Remote Diagnosis - Triage Team wins 'Frontline Team of the Year'

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

Reservoir Ranger Josh pictured with female from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on left and male Scottish Water colleague on right. They are outdoors with trees behind them.

Reservoir Ranger Blog: Bonfires, Birdsong and Better Weather

As spring turns to summer, our Gladhouse Reservoir Ranger Josh shares a snapshot of life on site — from wildlife sightings and seasonal traditions to water safety education and caring for our countryside.

30 April 2026

The Great Escape Underground As Road Reopens After Tunnel Challenge

A busy road in Glasgow city centre has reopened nearly five months after heavy rain saw a large sinkhole form in the middle of the carriageway

26 March 2026

Scottish Water Uses Advanced PipeDiver Technology to Survey Pipe in Dundee

25 March 2026

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy Gillian Martin MSP is shown during a visit to Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works

Next Phase of Seafield Investment On Track For Summer Start

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy Gillian Martin MSP has visited Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works to hear of plans for a significant investment to further improve the site’s odour performance

12 March 2026

Work to Restore Vital Fen Habitat at Gartmorn Dam

Scottish Water has teamed up with Clackmannanshire Council and NatureScot to help restore rare fen habitat at a popular reservoir

12 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