News

West Dunbartonshire Leisure wins national award

West Dunbartonshire Leisure has won a national award showcasing its exceptional Learn to Swim programme for young people and adults. 

08 October 2026

Scotland hosts one of the world's largest water events as global leaders tackle climate and growth challenges

Thousands of water leaders, innovators and decision-makers from across the world are set to gather in Glasgow this weekend as the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress and Exhibition gets under way.


01 October 2026

BLOG World of Water Meets in Glasgow

Alex Plant shares his excitement as Glasgow prepares to host the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition

01 October 2026

Scottish Learn to Swim Framework receives gold standard from European Aquatics

The Learn to Swim National Framework, led by Scottish Swimming and supported by Scottish Water, was awarded Gold Level Certification during the Swim Safe Europe Conference of European Aquatics in Paris.

17 September 2026

Learn to Swim Programme Reaches New Heights

Commonwealth athletes welcome new figures that show more than 220,000 children and adults across Scotland have taken the life-changing opportunity to learn to swim

10 September 2026

Reservoir Ranger Blog: Wildlife, Walks and the West

Our new Reservoir Rangers in the west share highlights from their first three months, from community events and wildlife activities to exploring our reservoirs and building new partnerships.

02 September 2026

Scottish Water and Science Centres Partner for Water Cycle Workshops Third Year

Scottish Water and Scotland’s science centres will bring hands-on water cycle and conservation workshops to more than 2,600 pupils across the country.

01 September 2026

Scottish Water expands publication of 2025 overflow event data

 Annual overflow event data from 1,009 additional monitored locations is now available, giving communities greater visibility of wastewater network performance across Scotland.

31 August 2026

BLOG: What will success look like for Scottish Water in 30 years - Deirdre Michie

Scottish Water Board Chair Deirdre Michie reflects on the questions, challenges and conversations that shaped the Annual Consultative Meeting in Glasgow

31 August 2026

Scottish Water Response to DWQR Annual Report

Scottish Water responds to latest Drinking Water Regulator annual report

27 August 2026

BLOG: Drought, heat and water shortages. Why Scotland is not immune - Alex Plant CEO

Scottish Water’s Chief Executive Alex Plant explains why Scotland must act now to build long-term water resilience ahead of IWA global water congress

18 August 2026

Public Consultation Continues on Major Bioresource Upgrade Project for Glasgow

Scottish Water is holding a second public consultation event on proposals for a multi-million pound replacement of its bioresource treatment plant in Daldowie

06 August 2026

Scottish Water: Official Supporter of the Glasgow '26 Commonwealth Games

Scotland's famed world-class water will ensure visitors, officials and athletes stay fully refreshed throughout the Games. 

22 July 2026

Hot Weather Prompts Water-saving Call as Demand Rises

we're urging customers to use water wisely as prolonged hot and dry weather drives higher demand across Scotland, as our teams work around the clock to maintain supplies

22 July 2026

IWA Glasgow 2026: A world of water challenges. A city ready for the conversation.

Our CEO Alex Plant shares his thoughts ahead of the IWA Glasgow  World Wter Congress & Exhibition event in October

22 July 2026