Celebrating Earth Day 2025: Securing a Sustainable Future for Water

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…

Chlorine Dioxide: Eliminating the Threat of Carcinogenic Trihalomethanes - Scotmas

Chlorine Dioxide: Eliminating the Threat of Carcinogenic Trihalomethanes

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…

Coca-Cola Recalls Beverages Over High Chlorate Content

Coca-Cola Recalls Beverages Over High Chlorate Content

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.…

Scotmas CEO, Alistair Cameron, and Commercial Director, Nicola Cameron, are proud of Scotmas’ advanced water disinfection equipment.

Scotmas Secures £2.2 million Investment to Drive Innovation

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…

Scotmas Achieves B Corp Certification: A Commitment to People and the Planet

Scotmas Achieves B Corp Certification: A Commitment to People and the Planet

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…

Tackling Water Contamination with Chlorine Dioxide

Scotmas’ Chlorine Dioxide Generators: The Leading Solution Worldwide

Scotmas’ Chlorine Dioxide generators have emerged as the go-to technology for many of the world’s municipal water operators and desalination plants seeking practical, affordable, and environmentally responsible water disinfection solutions. Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2) is gaining recognition as a superior alternative to traditional disinfection methods, particularly in large-scale water treatment systems. Chlorine Dioxide is renowned for…

Chlorine Dioxide: A Safe and Effective Solution for Legionella Control

Chlorine Dioxide: A Safe and Effective Solution for Legionella Control

Legionella bacteria (Legionnaires’ Disease) presents a significant threat to water systems, particularly in healthcare settings, where vulnerable populations are at risk. For decades, Chlorine Dioxide has been recognised as a highly effective solution for controlling this dangerous pathogen, and at Scotmas, we have been at the forefront of its development and application. Our proven Chlorine…