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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

30 September 2026

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

27 August 2026

Utility World First: Innovative Technology to Reduce Plastic Waste in Scottish Water Labs

Scottish Water has become the first utility in the world to adopt an innovative technology aimed at substantially reducing plastic laboratory waste and making the handling process more efficient, lower carbon and easier to track

20 August 2026

Solar Battery Storage Scheme Powers Scottish Water Services

Scottish Water can now access renewable energy around the clock to help power one of its sites in Renfrewshire after completing a solar power and battery storage project

19 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

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

'Plug and Play' Hydropower Trial Aims to Unlock Renewable Energy

Scottish Water is trialling an innovative approach to unlocking hydropower at its Shieldhall Wastewater Treatment Works

29 June 2026

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

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

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

Scottish Water Uses Advanced PipeDiver Technology to Survey Pipe in Dundee

25 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

BLOG. Scotland’s Water in 2026: A Year That Demands Our Attention - Deirdre Michie, Scottish Water Chair

Scottish Water Chair Deirdre Michie reflects on the challenges and opportunities shaping Scotland’s water sector in 2026, from climate pressures to technological innovation

15 January 2026

Corstorphine Road To Reopen Before Christmas

Scottish Water has completed its £3million Improving Urban Waters project to help prevent sewer related debris from entering the Water of Leith

18 December 2025