Scottish Water

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'
True extent of the problem on Edinburgh’s waterways “remains unknown”

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

Eyemouth beach recorded the highest levels of contamination this summer

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

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

Where Art I? Edinburgh Sketcher - July 29, 2022

Readers' letters: UK planning for grand theft water
It has been reported that senior Tories have suggested that Scotland’s water could be appropriated to solve England’s drought by putting into effect the old idea of a lock-less “mathematical” canal.

The entrance to the site.

Water leak threat to new dog park near Penicuik

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

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

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?

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

Call for assurances over water to put out fires

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

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

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

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

Armadale residents lose water as fire crews tackle blaze

Business Stream chief executive Jo Dow.

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

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

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

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

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

Children playing at Gladhouse Reservoir in Midlothian.

Gladhouse Reservoir parking banned after claims wildlife are being hurt

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

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

Frank O’Donnell, AKA the Surface Water Guy.

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

Rubbish and debris in the Water of Leith at the basin

Water of Leith has 25 overflow pipes discharging sewage

A reader has had repeated difficuties with the vaccination programme.

Vaccination programme is letting the NHS down - 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

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

The thin blue line is stretched to breaking point - 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

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

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

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

Hundreds sign petition to get safe crossing for school children

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