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From Peatlands to Power: Net Zero Projects Deliver Benefits Beyond Carbon

The equivalent of more than 1,000 football pitches of land has been enhanced through Scottish Water's net zero programme, delivering benefits for biodiversity, water quality and climate resilience

• Climate
• Environment
• Sustainability
• Renewables

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.

• Business
• Climate
• Communities
• Environment

BLOG World of Water Meets in Glasgow

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

• Blogs
• Business
• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• People

Major Solar Carport Powers Up at Stepps

One of Scotland's largest solar carports is now up and running at Scottish Water's headquarters in Stepps

• Climate
• Environment
• Innovation
• Renewables

Fish Rescue Helps Protect Local Wildlife During Monklands Sewer Upgrade

A fish rescue operation has helped protect local wildlife in Airdrie as work on a £8.6 million sewer upgrade project gets underway

• Environment
• Investment

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.

• Communities
• Education
• Environment
• Partnerships

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.

• Investment
• Environment
• Communities
• Climate

Mobile Reed Bed Pilot Aims to Bring Flexible Wastewater Treatment to Rural Sites

A mobile plant-based approach to wastewater treatment which can be targeted at specific sites as required is being trialled by Scottish Water for the first time

• Innovation
• Climate
• Environment

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

• Blogs
• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• Innovation
• International
• Speeches
• Sustainability

Anti Social Behaviour Spoiling Reservoir Beauty Spots

Scottish Water is calling on people across the country not to engage in anti-social behaviour at its reservoirs after several recent cases of littering, fires being left unattended, trees cut down, and even human waste discarded on adjacent land.

• Environment
• Reservoirs

Scottish Water Delivers Second Best Year Despite Extreme Weather

• Business
• Climate
• Customer Service
• Environment
• Investment
• Sustainability
• Strategy

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

• Business
• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• Innovation
• International
• People
• Strategy

Public Invited to Share Views on Woodland Proposals at Milngavie Reservoirs

Scottish Water is inviting local residents to share their views on early proposals for nature-based improvements around Milngavie Reservoirs

• Environment
• Communities
• Reservoirs

Biodiversity Blooming Alongside Solar Scheme

Scottish Water is helping biodiversity bloom alongside renewable energy generation at Scotland’s largest wastewater pumping station

• Environment
• Renewables

Woodland Project Gathers Pace at Loch Katrine as Regeneration Takes Hold

Hundreds of hectares of native woodland are now regenerating at Loch Katrine as a once-in-a-generation project to transform the landscape above one of Scotland’s most important water sources gathers pace

• Climate
• Environment
• Sustainability