About Us
Scottish Water is a publicly owned business, answerable to the Scottish Parliament and the people of Scotland. This offers a new public sector model in the UK water industry and Scottish Water aims to be as efficient and effective as water companies in the private sector.
It plays a key role in protecting the nation's health by providing water and waste water services 365 days per year to 2.2 million households across an area that is one third of the size of Britain.
Who We Are
Scottish Water was formed in April 2002 following the merger of the three former water authorities - East, West and North of Scotland. This was one of the most complex mergers ever seen in Scotland.
Scottish Water is answerable through Scottish Ministers to the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish public.
Dr Jon Hargreaves is Chief Executive of the organisation and has over 28 years experience in the water industry.
