In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we use buildings has changed dramatically. Across the UK and beyond, facilities that were once vibrant and busy offices, schools, universities, and hospitality venues have experienced periods of low or fluctuating occupancy. While this shift has created flexibility and new work patterns, it has also introduced…
As global water scarcity intensifies, desalination has emerged as a critical solution. From drought-prone California to the water-stressed Gulf states, seawater desalination offers a dependable, climate-resilient source of drinking water. While the technology is essential in some regions, the environmental impacts of desalination cannot be ignored. Industry forecasts predict that global desalination capacity will grow…
Oil dominated 20th-century geopolitics because whoever controlled the tap could throttle entire economies; in the 21st century, that tap is increasingly filled with drinking water. From Mosul to Mariupol, deliberate disruptions of dams, pipelines, and treatment plants have demonstrated how a precious substance essential for life can be transformed into a silent weapon. Unlike conventional…
A Call to Action for Hotel & Spa Owners on Legionnaires’ Disease The news of a British tourist fighting for her life in a Greek intensive care unit after contracting Legionnaires’ disease on an all-inclusive holiday in Crete, should send a chilling message through every hotel and spa establishment. This isn’t just a tragic personal…
A recent “boil water” alert in parts of North Yorkshire serves as a stark reminder of how much we rely on clean water. Residents in High Bentham, Low Bentham, and Burton in Lonsdale were advised by Yorkshire Water to boil their tap water after routine tests revealed the presence of coliform bacteria. This incident led…
Today, we join millions around the globe in celebrating Earth Day 2025, a moment to reflect, act, and renew our commitment to protecting our planet’s precious resources. At Scotmas, we are proud to be at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to our planet’s most pressing challenge: water scarcity. Through our advanced Chlorine Dioxide water…
Safe and clean drinking water is a fundamental necessity for public health. Conventional water disinfection methods, particularly chlorination, have been found to introduce harmful chemical by-products known as trihalomethanes (THMs). A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Environmental Health Perspectives (2025) has highlighted the alarming association between exposure to THMs in drinking water and an…
The team at Scotmas are very sorry to announce the passing of our founder and former Chairman, Mr Derek Cameron following a short illness. He was 86. A geneticist by training, Derek built his early career in the food and agriculture industry, living and working across Africa, Europe and Canada. Working in West Africa, he…
In a significant development, Coca-Cola recently announced the recall of several popular beverages, including Coke, Sprite, and Fanta, due to high chlorate content. Chlorates, which can form during the disinfection process, pose a potential health risk if present in excessive amounts, especially for vulnerable populations such as young children and those with compromised immune systems.…
Our CEO, Alistair Cameron, is featured on The Go Radio Business Show with Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Haughey. In a revealing interview, Alistair shared insights into Scotmas’ growth and our pioneering advancements in Chlorine Dioxide water disinfection technology. Scotmas is not just a business; it’s a mission to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions for…