Scottish Water

Residents warned of noise and 'mild vibrations' as works carried out

Eight weeks of roadworks to begin next week

Scottish Water has said the rise is necessary to maintain quality service.

Water charges set to increase for homes and businesses

Seafield sewage works records 165 spills in a year

The lesson will be given by Olympian Duncan Scott. (Pic: Ian MacNicol)

Chance for a Midlothian school to win a safety class with Scotland's top Olympia...

Road closures in place as urgent sewer repairs get underway

As a Scottish Government minister Lorna Slater had the joy of releasing beavers into the Cairngorms National Park, the first new beavers there in over 400 years.

A happier, healthier future for people and planet - Lorna Slater

SwimPix features multiple display options.

New visual aid tool launched to help make swimming more accessible

Sewage tankers empty a local tank at the bottom of Graham Drummond's garden several times a week.

Council leader calls for sewage solution for residents

Busy roundabout to remain partially closed due to sewer repair works

Major roundabout to remain partially closed after sink hole discovered

Drivers in Edinburgh are facing major delays and traffic chaos as Cameron Toll roundabout partially closes again.

Traffic chaos as Cameron Toll roundabout partially closes again

We must not allow sewage spills to ruin huge city conservation success - Donald ...

Seafield is Scotland’s largest wastewater treatment works, treating the wastewater from the population equivalent of 850,000 people. Biogas captured during the treatment process is used to generate green energy.
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Big drop in stink complaints about city sewage plant

Duncan Scott teaching children at the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh

National swimming framework spotlighted in the capital

Olympian Stephen Milne diving in with young Portobello swimmers.

Edinburgh leisure trust shortlisted for national award
Local swim teachers and providers celebrated across the country
Scott Douglas

Scottish Water will carry out an emergency repair after a sunken manhole cover was spotted on Princes Street in Edinburgh.

Princes Street to close as emergency repairs are carried out

Chanelle Maver at one of the ponds at Drumtassie Coarse Fishery

Popular Drumtassie Coarse Fishery re-opens after week-long closure

Drumtassie Coarse Fishery

Drumtassie coarse fishing temporarily closed and news of fly and sea fishing

Granton Road has been closed

Edinburgh commuters face closure of busy road due to collapsed sewer

School Swimming

Framework launched to transform water safety in Edinburgh schools

Learn To Swim

80,000 Scottish kids learn vital water safety skills

A truck makes its way through rising water on the Edinburgh City Bypass

Priorities pile up extra cash demands as flood risk grows - Steve Cardownie

Foysol Choudhury MSP

Water quality is a growing concern amid cutbacks - Foysol Choudhury

Dog detectives sniff out leaky water pipes

Busy street closes for 2 weeks for emergency sewer repairs

Cambridge celebrate winning he 2024 boat race.

Boat race fiasco shines spotlight on pollution - Alex Cole-Hamilton
This Easter weekend was punctuated by the annual Oxford – Cambridge university boat race. For me it’s like a starting gun for spring, a quaint old British tradition that heralds the summer of sport to come.
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Sewage spilling into Water of Leith. Local campaign group Save our shore Leith (SOS) says regulator needs to act to tackle complaints

Regulator 'failing' to tackle sewage spilling into Water of Leith

Scottish Water says the increase is necessary to maintain investment in supply and waste water systems.

Water charges to rise from April

Scottish Lib Dem leader and Edinburgh Western MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton says his party wants to see an upgrade of Scotland's Victorian sewage network. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

'Sewage scandal being ignored by UK and Scottish governments'

The programme needs at least 10% more teachers to meet demand for lessons.

Campaign seeks to recruit new wave of swimming teachers

Flooding in Comely Bank

Scottish Water staff strikes to go ahead next month

Edinburgh's Comely Bank Road flooded by a burst water main on nearby Comely Bank Avenue - Scottish Water workers were called to the scene to unblock drains as the street began to fill with water.

Flood response could be hit by Scottish Water strike

The pub at the Foot of the Walk is closed until further notice

Wetherspoons pub closed again 'until further notice'

Wetherspoons at the Foot of Leith Walk

Wetherspoons Leith shut due to blocked drain

More than 35,000 sewage-related items were picked off Scottish shorelines during beach cleans last year, according to the Marine Conservation Society

Scotland falls behind on monitoring sewage dumping - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Alex Plant, Scottish Water's recently appointed CEO.

Scottish Water customers to have say on how cash should be invested

Gardens Easter Drylaw Drive deluged with filthy water

Residents plagued by sewage-flooded gardens plea for help

South Queensferry hit by water supply problem
Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Residents South Queensferry hit by water supply problem

Photo from Surfers Against Sewage paddle out
Pic by Lisa Ferguson

Warning to avoid swimming Portobello beach removed

Surfers Against Sewage National Paddle out at Portobello Beach
Photo LISA FERGUSON

Warning to locals not to swim at popular beach after 'pollution incident'

Foysol Choudhury pictured on a visit to the Water of Leith with SOSLeith

Water of Leith must be protected for humans and animals alike - Foysol Choudhury

Scott Millar took over the butchers on Albert Street in November last year

Leith trader says roadworks will be 'final nail in coffin' for shop

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

Business Stream chief executive Jo Dow. Picture: Greg Macvean

Water provider Business Stream hails carbon-slashing green milestone

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

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'

Rain water and sewage floods their back gardens

Residents living with sewage flooded gardens 'dreading' summer

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

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

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

Possible bird flu outbreak at reservoir

Toys floating in back garden flooded after flash rain and storms

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

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

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

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

Edinburgh water firm Business Stream hails £32 million savings