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…
Safeguarding Your Hospitality Brand: The Critical Role of Water Management in Preventing Legionnaires’ Disease Food safety is paramount in the food processing industry, and similarly, guest safety is non-negotiable in hospitality. Maintaining pristine hygiene and rigorously controlling microbial contamination are critical, especially within the complex water systems of hotels and spas. The choice of disinfection…
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…
Scotmas has secured £2.2 million in equity funding to support its international expansion plans. Scotmas is a second-generation family-owned water treatment and disinfection firm based in Kelso in the Scottish Borders that employs 50 staff. Its core technology relates to the application of Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂) as a method to control bacteria and other pathogens…
We are thrilled to announce that Scotmas has officially been certified as a B Corporation (B Corp)! This esteemed certification places us among a growing business community that prioritises environmental performance, transparency, community engagement and corporate governance. Being a B Corp reflects our unwavering dedication to sustainability and our mission to provide innovative water treatment…