Sustainable Desalination: Reducing the Environmental Impact with Chlorine Dioxide

Knowledge Base, NewsBy admin11/08/2025

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…

Water Under Siege: How Rogue States Weaponise Thirst

Knowledge Base, NewsBy admin15/07/2025

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…

The Hidden Hazard in Hospitality

NewsBy admin24/06/2025

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…

Boil Water Alert Highlights Importance of Clean Water

NewsBy admin15/05/2025

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…

Celebrating Earth Day 2025: Securing a Sustainable Future for Water

NewsBy admin22/04/2025

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

Knowledge Base, NewsBy admin25/02/2025

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…

In Memoriam: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Scotmas Founder Derek Cameron

NewsBy admin03/02/2025

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…

Coca-Cola Recalls Beverages Over High Chlorate Content

NewsBy admin28/01/2025

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.…

Leading the Charge: Scotmas’ Innovative Water Solutions on The Go Radio Business Show

NewsBy admin26/01/2025

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 Secures £2.2 million Investment to Drive Innovation

NewsBy admin15/01/2025

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…