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A 'Paddle Out' protest is being held at Portobello Beach by Surfers Against Sewage, on Saturday, May 20.

Protest planned after E.coli found in bathing waters Anna Bryan

Business Stream chief executive Jo Dow. Picture: Greg Macvean

Water provider Business Stream hails carbon-slashing green milestone Scott Reid

Edinburgh residents spotted raw sewage flowing into the Water of Leith at Coalie Park. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is investigating. Video by Twitter user @RMJ@Dolto

'Disgusting': Raw sewage seen flowing into Water of Leith Ginny Sanderson

Environmental groups which monitor rivers and burns across the city say there has been an “obvious increase” in discharges of human waste in Edinburgh's waterways.

Raw sewage being pumped into waterways branded 'scandal' Donald Turvill, LDR

Rain water and sewage floods their back gardens

Residents living with sewage flooded gardens 'dreading' summer Jolene Campbell

A SEPA officer discovered an algal bloom at Belhaven Bay, near Dunbar, while investigating a potential sewage leak.

Algal blooms found at beach after 'sewage leak' concerns Anna Bryan

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 Scott Reid

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 Scott Reid

Dead birds have been discovered around Gladhouse Reservoir in recent weeks.

Possible bird flu outbreak at reservoir Kevin Quinn

Toys floating in back garden flooded after flash rain and storms

Residents' fury after sewage floods labelled 'not a priority' Jolene Campbell

Cars were stranded at the flooded junction at Crewe Toll on Friday

Sewer works stepped up after heavy rain and major floods in city Jolene Campbell

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

Edinburgh water firm Business Stream hails £32 million savings Scott Reid

Eyemouth beach recorded the highest levels of contamination this summer

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

Local MSP Colin Beattie and Councillor Stuart McKenzie (both SNP) pictured at Newbattle Abbey Crescent.

Calls for long-term solution after manholes overflow with sewage Kevin Quinn

Where Art I? Edinburgh Sketcher - July 29, 2022

Readers' letters: UK planning for grand theft water By The Newsroom

The entrance to the site.

Water leak threat to new dog park near Penicuik Marie Sharp, LDR

The community flowerbed in Linlithgow which highlights the impact of drought.

Linlithgow Burgh Beautiful group encourages water conservation through flower di... Kevin Quinn

Hosepipe bans are making their way in many parts of England amid the prolonged dry conditions

Edinburgh heatwave August 2022: will there be a hosepipe ban? Beth Franklin

Fire crews tackle the blaze at the Corstorphine Youth and Community Centre in October 2013.

Call for assurances over water to put out fires Ian Swanson

A Met Office weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for Edinburgh and the Lothians. Photo: Chris Hepburn / Getty Images

Amber alert for extreme heat in Edinburgh as temperatures soar Alan Young

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 Ilona Amos

A section of Craiglockhart Park has been cordoned off, after a sewage pipe was cut during fibre optic installation works.

Local man's bathroom 'flooded with excrement' after CityFibre cut sewage pipe Anna Bryan

Firefighters rushed to the scene of a blaze in Armadale, West Lothian, on Wednesday night.

Armadale residents lose water as fire crews tackle blaze Anna Bryan

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 Rebecca McCurdy

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 Ilona Amos

The River Almond is beautiful but untreated sewage was dumped into the water hundreds of times last year (Picture: Greg Macvean)

The awful truth about the sewage in our rivers – Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton

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 Hannah Carmichael

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 Ilona Amos

Children playing at Gladhouse Reservoir in Midlothian.

Gladhouse Reservoir parking banned after claims wildlife are being hurt Marie Sharp, LDR

Business Stream chief executive Jo Dow.

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

Tom Lambert on the pontoon at Linlithgow Loch with Linlithgow Palace in the trees behind him. Picture by Nigel Duncan

Fishing: Falkirk footballer leading the line as top trout boss Nigel Duncan

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' Hannah Brown

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

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

Frank O’Donnell, AKA the Surface Water Guy.

Government must pump cash into Scottish Water to avert crisis, says expert Shona Elliott

Rubbish and debris in the Water of Leith at the basin

Water of Leith has 25 overflow pipes discharging sewage Ian Swanson

A reader has had repeated difficuties with the vaccination programme.

Vaccination programme is letting the NHS down - Readers' Letters Readers' Letters

The 2ft wide hole has been left in garden since March 2020

Safety fears for granddad left with 'death trap' hole in garden Jolene Campbell

Do police officers have too many non-core duties to attend to?

The thin blue line is stretched to breaking point - Readers' Letters Readers' Letters

The burn at the Newhailes estate was glowing green after engineers from Scottish Water added a dye to test for pollutants.

Bright green water baffles visitors to beauty spot Rhoda Morrison

Flooding is becoming a more serious problem in Edinburgh as in many parts of the world

City needs funding to pay for anti-flooding plan – Hal Osler Hal Osler

An underground storm water tank will be installed in the grassed area next to Warrender Park Terrace

Major project to tackle sewer flooding in south of Edinburgh Jolene Campbell

More than 400 people have signed a petition to get a pedestrian crossing installed.

Hundreds sign petition to get safe crossing for school children Shona Elliott

A tap is coming to Northfield Allotments (Picture: Diptendu Dutta/AFP via Getty Images)

The Rime of the Northfield Allotment Holder nears its end – John McLellan John McLellan

A route map for the tap it up runners

Taps on for new fun running route around Edinburgh Stephen Wilkie

Scottish Water want to avoid a repeat of scenes like this one at Slateford Railway Bridge. (Photo: Sam Shedden).

Work to prevent major flooding on Edinburgh road will take 12 months Lauren Dillon

The haul of discarded golf balls found at Gladhouse Reservoir.

Below par behavior at Midlothian reservoir Kevin Quinn

Heavy downpours in July caused flooding in parts of Edinburgh, including Stockbridge.

Readers' letters: Stockbridge flooding lessons not learned By The Newsroom

Powdermill Brae, Gorebridge.

Stream of sewage runs down Gorebridge street Marie Sharp, LDR

Heavy downpours in July caused flooding in parts of Edinburgh, including Stockbridge.

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Edinburgh ahead of the weekend Katharine Hay

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and rain is in place from midday on Tuesday until 6am on Thursday.

Business owner in 'panic' mode ahead of thunderstorm warning Katharine Hay

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