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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

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.

14 August 2026

Scottish Water Delivers Second Best Year Despite Extreme Weather

Scottish Water delivered its second-best operational year on record, with record customer satisfaction, record investment and its lowest ever number of serious pollution incidents.

13 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

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

13 July 2026

Biodiversity Blooming Alongside Solar Scheme

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

03 July 2026

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

02 July 2026

Planting the Seeds for Nature-Based Solutions in St Mary’s

New nature-based methods of managing rainwater have been installed at two local primary schools and a community centre in Dundee

08 June 2026

Scottish Water completes major restoration of Palnackie harbour wall

Scottish Water has completed its major project to repair and strengthen the harbour wall at Palnackie, helping protect the local environment and vital infrastructure serving the community

28 May 2026

Rare Water Voles Given New Home Ahead of Essential Drainage project in Glasgow

Work to carefully relocate rare water voles from a site in Glasgow's East End has been carried out ahead of essential drainage work
 

27 May 2026

New Winter Homes Built for Scotland's Rarest Amphibian on the Solway Coast

New wintering habitat has been built for natterjack toads at a Scottish Water wastewater treatment works in Powfoot

21 May 2026

Solar Scheme Helping Power Scottish Water Services for Penicuik

A new solar scheme is now helping to power essential water services for Scottish Water customers in Penicuik

20 May 2026

BLOG: Glasgow 2026 is coming. If you work in water, this Congress matters - Alex Plant CEO

As Glasgow prepares to host the IWA World Water Congress 2026, Scottish Water CEO Alex Plant shares why this is a defining moment for the water sector – and why you should be there.

14 May 2026

Second Phase of Peatland Restoration Project Completed at Loch Katrine

Scottish Water has restored another 94 hectares of degrading peatland on the land surrounding Loch Katrine, as part of a project aimed at protecting drinking water quality for its customers in Glasgow

14 May 2026

Community Invited to Share Views on Glenhead Woodland Creation Proposals

Scottish Water is inviting communities around Backwater Reservoir to find out more about woodland creation proposals for the area

13 May 2026