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BLOG Protecting Scotland's Water

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

24 February 2026

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

12 February 2026

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

04 February 2026

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

22 January 2026

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

19 January 2026

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

29 December 2025

Scottish Water Confirms Preferred Bidders to Deliver Multi-billion Pound Transformation of Water and Waste Water Infrastructure

Scottish Water has announced the preferred bidders for partner companies it will work with to transform the country’s public assets to keep taps flowing and protect the environment.

18 December 2025

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

£5.5million Second Phase For Saltcoats Rising Sewer Main Upgrade

Scottish Water is to deliver the second phase of a multi-million-pound project to upgrade an important sewer main serving an Ayrshire beauty spot

17 December 2025

Second Phase of Flood Project A Step Closer for Picturesque Pittenweem

A planning application has been submitted for the second phase of an £8million Scottish Water project to protect the picturesque Fife village of Pittenweem from flooding

05 December 2025

One Team Approach to Enhancing the Environment Scoops Another Top Industry Prize

Scottish Water’s innovative model to deliver its £500m Improving Urban Waters programme has won another major industry prize

04 December 2025

Eela Treatment Works receives TTU

Work at a new water treatment works in Eela for Scottish Water continues.

The publicly owned utility is working with Ross-Shire Engineering (RSE) to upgrade the facility in Shetland.

The current plant, built in 1978, provides approximately 4.3million litres of water a day to around 5,400 residents.

 

02 December 2025

Keeping £13m Sewer Upgrade Project On Track by Going Under

A key phase of a £13m project has been completed after Scottish Water successfully tunnelled under the main Glasgow to Stirling railway line

02 December 2025

Scottish Water Reaches Major Milestone in Perth

More than five kilometres of new sewer has been installed in the Inveralmond area of Perth, as the project enters the final stretch.

01 December 2025

BLOG Scotland's World Class Water

In his most recent blog, Alex Plant talks about the need to keep investing in Scotland's world class water

17 November 2025