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NTI Confirmed as Implementation Partner to Enable Better Collaboration

We have announced NTI Group as our implementation partner for a new Common Data Environment (CDE) platform, supporting the transition to our next multi-billion-pound delivery plan period

• Business

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

• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• Investment
• People

Scottish Water Launches New ‘Drip Feed’ Podcast

New podcast shares engaging stories, insights and expert voices to help people across Scotland connect with their water

• Communities
• Environment
• People
• Campaigns
• Business

Tree‑mendous effort! Volunteers plant hundreds of saplings at Cocksburn Reservoir

Over 50 volunteers came together to plant 1300 native broadleaf saplings at Cocksburn Reservoir

• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• People
• Sustainability
• Volunteering

Learn to Swim Success: From Poolside Lessons to Paralympic Glory

Abby Kane won silver in the 100m backstroke at the Rio Paralympics in 2016 and is now passing on her passion for the sport as a swim teacher

• Communities
• Partnerships
• People

Ancient burial ground revealed during sewer upgrade work in Highlands

A burial ground believed to date from the 6th century AD and two Iron Age roundhouses have been revealed during a Scottish Water sewer upgrade project in the Highlands.

• Blogs
• Environment

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

• Communities
• Customer Service
• Business
• Investment
• Maintenance

Scottish Water Employee to Lead Europe’s Biggest Fire Festival as Guizer Jarl Up Helly Aa

A Scottish Water employee will take centre stage at one of Europe’s most iconic cultural events when Lynden Nicolson leads the 2026 Lerwick Up Helly Aa as Guizer Jarl.

Solar Scheme Helps Power Fresh Water for Borders Homes

A new solar scheme is now helping to power essential water services in the Scottish Borders

• Sustainability
• Renewables
• Environment
• Climate

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

• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• Investment
• People

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

• Business
• Climate
• Innovation
• People

Protect Outdoor Taps and Vacant Properties – Don’t Leave Taps Running

We're asking rural customers to insulate pipes, check vacant properties, and never leave taps running to prevent bursts and leaks

• Customer Service
• Winter
• Communities

Freeze Alert: Protect Your Pipes this Winter

• Winter
• Climate
• Communities

Stay Safe Around Reservoirs

Scottish Water is urging people to stay safe around reservoirs and other watercourses ahead of some forecast cold weather.

• Communities
• Reservoirs
• Winter

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

• Climate
• Water Efficiency
• Investment
• Communities
• Customer Service