Scottish Water

The heavy rain that causes sewers to overflow is increasing because of climate change (Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

Why Scottish Water may struggle to stop sewage overflows – Dr Richard Dixon

Surfers Against Sewage have been staging demonstrations across the country, including at Portobello beach on the outskirts of Edinburgh, demanding urgent action to tackle the massive outpourings of waste into rivers and seas. Picture: Karl Mackie

Rain drain Why sewage is spilling into seas and rivers near you

The issue surrounding sewage was highlighted during First Minister’s Questions by Scottish Liberal Democrats

Yousaf urged to act on sewage as figures reveal highest volume in Glasgow seat

The solar panel installation at Peterhead Water Treatment Works.

Solar extension crosses finish line at Peterhead Waste Water Treatment Works

Business Stream chief executive Jo Dow. Picture: Greg Macvean

Water provider Business Stream hails carbon-slashing green milestone

The figures for Peterhead Lido were shocking

Concern over sewage spillage at Lido beach

Analysis of official date by Surfers Against Sewage has uncovered almost 400,000 discharges of sewage into UK rivers and seas in 2022. According to figures from publicly owned utility company Scottish Water, there were at least 14,000 sewage leaks north of the border last year – nearly 40 incidents a day. Picture: Karl Mackie

Why the sight of sewage appearing in Edinburgh's waters may be here to stay

Alex Cole-Hamilton

More than 400 sewage dumps took place in vicinity of Scotland's best beaches

Most water companies offer some nifty gadgets to help you with your water consumption

How to save cash on your water bill - Martyn James

The River Don flows through Aberdeenshire towards the North Sea at Aberdeen

Calls to boost monitoring of sewage spills into Scottish rivers

It is claimed that Scottish Water has no apparent interest or intent in conserving such a valuable natural resource

Readers' letters: Scottish Water should end two-tier charging

Supplies have been restored to around 100,000 properties left without water after a major pipe burst.

Water restored to 100,000 properties after pipe burst

As part of the latest three-year deal, Business Stream will provide the water and waste-water services to Greggs’ nine UK manufacturing sites and hundreds of stores.

Edinburgh water firm Business Stream to help Greggs meet green goals

The agency said it has enjoyed long-held client relationships in Scotland and opened its first base there, in Edinburgh, in early 2021.

Digital marketing agency to create extra 30 jobs under Edinburgh expansion plan

Hundreds of homes in East Renfrewshire remain without water after “operational issues” cut off supplies on Christmas Day – but work has been carried out to resolve the problem with supplies set to return this afternoon.

Scottish Water investigating as homes without water in East Renfrewshire

Four areas have been earmarked for potential flood scheme works.

Approval sought for £70 million flood plan

Ballater Water Treatment Works during the flooding

Scottish Water staff battle flooding to safeguard water supply

Andrew Bowie MP is calling for action over Stonehaven Water Network

MP seeks answers and calls for action over Stonehaven Water Network

Scottish Water is turning its attention to Ballater and Braemar to reduce the amount of fats, oils and grease that get poured down drains.

Ballater and Braemar drains to go on a diet

The solar array at Balmore will be similar to this scheme at Erskine on the banks of the Clyde in Renfrewshire

Scottish Water looks to the horizon with solar power scheme

Ian Mathieson is the MD of WGM Engineering, based in Glasgow.

Glasgow engineering specialist with 360 staff changes hands

Jo Dow, chief executive of Business Stream, outside the firm's Edinburgh Park offices.

Edinburgh water firm Business Stream hails £32 million savings

John Malone

Business people on the move

Wild swimming has seen a huge surge in popularity, with many more people taking to the sea outwith the official bathing season, which runs from 1 June to 15 September

When contamination at favourite swim spots is more than just a plop in the ocean

Eyemouth beach recorded the highest levels of contamination this summer

More than half of Scottish bathing waters breached sewage limits this summer

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie beside the Wallace Monument ahead of the party conference earlier this year.

Scotland on Sunday readers' letters: Scottish Greens are alienating most of the ...

Grass is normally green in the UK (Picture: Carlos Jasso/AFP via Getty Images)

Water is becoming an increasingly precious resource – Stephen Jardine

Lundin Links Hotel, Fife - pictured in 2002

Lundin Links Hotel fire: Site was 'fire hazard' says MP

Even the mighty Danube River, seen at Szentendre, Hungary, has been much reduced by drought (Picture: Ferenc Isza/AFP via Getty Images)

Why saving water even when it's not scarce is a good idea – Dr Richard Dixon

The grass and earth in Edinburgh's Princes St Gardens - the famous 'green' space in the heart of the capital - has been scorched by a prolonged heatwave across the UK which has seen record temperatures

Why current downpours may not be enough to damp down parched Scotland

Householders are being reminded to use water as efficiently as possible

Important role of customers in maintaining normal water supply during summer mon...

Farming is among the high-demand industries facing problems with water supplies

'Critical' warning over water supplies in parts of Scotland

Scottish Water is asking all customers to reduce unnecessary water use

Warm weather leads to water use call

The weather warning covers southern Scotland

Scottish Government says 'avoid excess alcohol' as heatwave hits

An extreme heat warning has been issued

Amber alert for extreme heat in Scotland as temperatures soar

Residents of a community on the outskirts of Edinburgh have been suffering disruption to their water supplies for the past six years as a result of operations at nearby Ravelrig quarry, which is owned by construction giant Tarmac. Picture: Bill Henry

Stressed and traumatised: Capital residents endure six-year water hell

Business Stream chief executive Jo Dow.

Edinburgh's Business Stream makes 'ambitious pledge' after slashing emissions

Under threat: Dhoon Bay in Kirkcudbrightshire
Pic by: Billy McCrorie

Scotland's worst bathing waters risk losing status

Lochcote, by Linlithgow, West Lothian.

Outstanding architect designed 7-bedroom modern house in 19 acres of wooded grou...

Scots are being warned not to waste water after a dry winter and dry spring (Picture: Getty Images)

Water shortage fears are yet another warning about climate change

Scots are being warned not to waste water as an 'early warning' of possible summer shortages is issued. Picture: Getty Images

Water emergency: Scottish Government outlines support to combat shortages

During last year’s Great British Beach Clean, organised by the Marine Conservation Society, an average of 9.4 cigarette stubs were recorded for every 100 metres of Scottish beach surveyed. Picture: Natasha Ewins/MCS

No butts: Smokers and vapers need to clean up their act

Pollution, in the form of items like wet wipes and sanitary products, in a Midlothian burn

Fat-cat Scottish Water bosses pocketed £227k in bonuses

The medieval site was found close to Gress, in the north east of the Isle of Lewis, as a new water mains pipe was laid. PIC: YouTube.

Rare medieval site in the Outer Hebrides discovered

Two unusually dry months have prompted warnings about potential water shortages in southern Scotland (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Even in Scotland, water is now a 'precious' resource – Scotsman comment

Scots are being warned not to waste water as an 'early warning' of possible summer shortages is issued. Picture: Getty Images

Taps off: ‘Early warning’ of summer water shortages in Scotland

Non-biodegradable waste such as wet wipes, nappies and sanitary products is currently collected at sewage treatment plants and disposed of in landfill, but the new technique by Carbogenics will see the material turned into a charcoal-like substance that can be used to help clean wastewater

Wipe-out: How toilet-blocking waste can be reused to boost the environment

The charges for water come through the council tax in Scotland.

Scottish Water charges to increase 4.2 per cent amid warning of future rises

Deanston Drive: Burst water mains affects up to 2,000 homes in Glasgow

Burst water mains affects up to 2,000 homes in Glasgow

Thousands of people across Scotland are still without power and many are impacted by water supplies as a result of Storm Arwen damage (Photo: Midlothian Council).

Many still left without power as police declare Storm Arwen 'major incident'

Wet wipes are damaging the environment, polluting waters and shorelines.

£25 million Scottish Water bill to flush wet wipes from the Firth of Forth

The Forth Valley Environmental Resilience Array will see the use of state-of-the-art sensors, satellite observation and real-time analytics (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Firth of Forth catchment area has become a living laboratory – Andrew Tyler

Loch Katrine, in the Trossachs, supplies water for 1.3 million people in and around Glasgow, including the venue for the COP26 climate summit

COP26: Landscape regeneration at loch to keep taps flowing at global summit

People's Energy directors David Pike and Karin Sode

Readers' Letters: Sturgeon fails Scottish energy entrepreneurs

The Black Esk reservoir in Dumfries and Galloway.

Water shortage warnings in Scotland amid record low reservoir levels

A route map for the tap it up runners

Taps on for new fun running route around Edinburgh

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First Minister Humza Yousaf during a visit to Castlebrae Community Campus in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scottish Government misses huge target pledged by Yousaf as waiting times rise

The last time Bruce Springsteen played in Edinburgh was in 1981 - and his loyal fans were delighted to welcome The Boss back to the Capital.

Springsteen at Murrayfield: A collective emotional experience for 60,000 fans

The first deals struck by the UK post-Brexit will come into force on Wednesday. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Scotland’s producers deserve better than ‘rushed through’ UK trade deals