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From Waste to Worth: How Biochar is Transforming Waste Water Treatment
A recent trial at Scottish Water’s Development Centre has shown how biochar can turn a challenging waste water stream into a valuable circular resource. Screening Waste: A Hidden Problem Waste water treatment plants produce screening waste – fibrous material filtered from incoming water – that is typically sent to landfill…
27 January 2026 -
Solar scheme helps power Borders water supply
A new solar scheme is now helping to power essential water services in the Scottish Borders, reducing operating costs and cutting carbon emissions. The £371,000 investment has seen the installation of 450 tank-top mounted solar panels at Scottish Water’s Roberton Water Treatment Works near Hawick, which will generate around 0.21GWh of green electricity annually. Sixty-five percent…
20 January 2026 -
Pumping Stations: Making Complex Sites Simpler
Customer Relationship Manager Martin Duncan shares how an integrated approach to pumping station delivery helps housing developers reduce risk and keep projects on track. Martin DuncanCustomer Relationship Manager For housing developers, pumping stations are part of the reality of site delivery. They’re not headline-grabbing, but they’re absolutely critical in moving…
16 January 2026 -
Bute Solar Schemes Powering Scottish Water Sites
Two solar schemes are powering water and waste water services on the Isle of Bute, reducing costs and carbon. At Loch Ascog Water Treatment Works, a £300,000 scheme has seen 372 roof and tank top mounted panels installed which are now generating around 0.19GWh of green energy annually. Over 50 per…
11 December 2025 -
Hydro Scheme Hits Key Milestone with Turbine Installation
The £3.4 million scheme has taken a major step forward, bringing green energy generation one step closer. Central to the generation of green energy at the site, the turbine will be powered by raw water flowing through it before entering the Scottish Water water treatment works at Carron Valley, and…
02 December 2025 -
Cowdenbeath Liquid Waste Reception Facility Goes Green
A £1 million solar scheme is now complete at Cowdenbeath liquid waste facility linked to Levenmouth Waste Water Treatment Works in Fife. Over 1,700 ground mounted solar panels have been installed at the site, which safely receives and stores commercial liquid waste before transferring it to Levenmouth Treatment Works for…
06 November 2025
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