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Burst water main floods busy Edinburgh road
A burst water main in Edinburgh has caused flooding and the closure of a busy road in the east of the city.
Residents in multiple...
Repairs to burst city centre water main delayed for a month
A burst water main has been spilling water onto the street in Edinburgh’s New Town for around a month now, after it was decided repairs would...
Water of Leith ‘one of our area’s greatest assets’
A Westminster MP has reached out to Scottish Water requesting a meeting to address concerns over reports of pollution entering the Water of Leith...
Scottish Water fined for carrying out ‘illegal roadworks’ in Edinburgh
Scottish Water has been fined for carrying out ‘illegal roadworks’ in Edinburgh last November.
The Scottish Road Works Commissioner issued the £50,000 fine for closing...
Scottish Water offices to be demolished after “severe structural risks” uncovered
Plans have been officially lodged for the demolition and redevelopment of the Scottish Water Offices in south Edinburgh.
The move has been forced by "severe...
Decade of teaching Scotland to swim celebrated at anniversary event
A programme that has created a legacy of confident swimmers across Scotland has reached a major milestone, celebrating ten years of transforming lives through...
Warning issued by Scottish Water
Scottish Water has issued a warning to the public that fire hydrant vandalism can cause widespread disruption and put lives at risk.
Following a recent...
Life-saving lessons during Drowning Prevention Week
More than 8,300 youngsters to learn vital water safety skills this June.
It's not just about front crawl and backstrokes, Learn to Swim lessons in...
Strikes at Scottish Water to start again
Scottish Water staff will resume strikes after unions representing the workers Friday accused management at the company of 'playing games'.
UNISON, Unite and GMB said...
East Lothian road expected to remain closed for days due to a burst water...
An East Lothian road is expected to remain closed for days after a burst water pipe caused extensive damage to the road surface at...
Scottish Water install nine tonne underground pump on McDonald Road
Scottish Water have just installed a nine-tonne underground giant screw pump which is 14.4 metres long in an underground chamber on McDonald Road.
This...
Scottish Water overflow map now online
A map which shows where Scottish Water is monitoring waste water overflows and recent overflow activity is now online.
Members of the public can...
Scottish Water at work on the McDonald Road pumping station
Scottish Water continues with a multi million pound project at a pumping station on McDonald Road where the latest project has included removing a...
Make the most of some gardening tips to save water this spring
Water experts urge the public to get into the garden this spring and make every drop count of Scotland’s most precious natural resource.
With garden...
Scottish Water advise on ways to keep water pipes protected in cold weather
The Met Office reports that temperatures will drop over the course of this week and with the low temperatures Scottish Water offer advice to...
Sewer upgrade to prevent future flooding in Craigleith – work now complete
Scottish Water has made a major investment in Craigleith upgrading a sewer which will help protect homes there from sewer flooding.
The utility company...
Learn to Swim in Edinburgh this summer
A lifesaving safety campaign is planned this summer with swimming lessons to teach water awareness skills.
Around 70,000 children will be offered water safety tuition...
Scottish Water helps with advice on avoiding burst pipes
Scottish Water have issued advice to householders on ways to avoid burst pipes damaging property this winter.
The reminder is timely and advises that...
Pupils urged to tap into Scotland’s water
Edinburgh pupils returning to school are urged to top up from the tap, using a refillable bottle as a part of their daily routine....
Calls for any witnesses to fly-tipping at Glencorse Water
An incident of fly-tipping at Glencorse Water has led Scottish Water to appeal to the public for information.
Two vans drove to the Water...
Tapping into Edinburgh’s thirst for sustainability
A Scotland-wide network of public water refill taps that allow people to top up their refillable bottles while on the move is being further...
Botanics’ expert has tips for a green garden
Green-fingered gardening enthusiasts are being given expert tips on how to make their gardens bloom while keeping their water usage low.
Herbaceous Supervisor at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh...
Walking the length of Scotland for Water Aid
Matt Girvan will start the biggest challenge of his life – walking 864 km in just 15 days in just a few days' time.
He...
Tea blend brews a perfect cuppa with Scotland’s tap water
As lockdown restrictions begin to ease, Scottish Water and a leading tea maker have teamed up to encourage the nation to make time for...
‘Human waste stench’ angers Newbattle locals
Scottish Water say an overflow near Newbattle late last week happened during heavy rainfall.Locals had earlier complained on social media and one wrote that...
A702 closed from this evening over the weekend
A SECTION OF A702 TO CLOSE FOR EMERGENCY WATER REPAIR WORK TONIGHT
Part of the A702 - between Nine Mile Burn and Hillend - will...
Niddrie left without water due to vandalism
A number of homes were left without water after youths vandalised fire hydrants in the capital.
They vandalised hydrants in the Niddrie area yesterday evening...
Emergency sewer repairs in South Queensferry
Emergency sewer repair work continues in South Queensferry
Scottish Water are carrying out emergency repair work to a damaged sewer, 4m below ground, in a...
Scottish Water install Top up Tap outside Holyrood
If you're out running or cycling in Holyrood Park then you can now top up your water bottle right outside the Scottish Parliament building.
Scottish...
Wooden water pipes unearthed at George Square
Workers have unearthed rare 260-year-old wooden water pipes during a dig in Edinburgh.
Fifteen pieces of the elm piping was unearthed during excavation work at...
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