Scotland’s water scarcity situation is worsening. A long period of dry conditions has resulted in a decline in river levels. Even though rain is forecast this weekend, it won’t be enough to reverse the effects. 17 catchments are now at Moderate Scarcity. Some parts of Fife have seen no measurable rain in over a month. The River Tilt in Tayside is at its lowest in 34 years, and the River Spey has seen its lowest May flow since records began. Anyone who has a license from SEPA to take water from t
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Along with warmer, wetter winters, water scarcity is emerging as a growing concern too. Scotland saw unusually dry conditions during late 2024 and throughout this year. This has created stress on our water resources, which can result in temporary restrictions to abstractions. This year we issued 270 - the highest number of restrictions we've ever issued. Despite a country known for its rainfall, water will remain a precious resource. Read more about water scarcity and the impact its had on Scotl
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This week, our water scarcity report shows that all of Scotland is now experiencing some level of water scarcity. Although the report is primarily aimed at those who abstract water from the environment – such as those working in agriculture, energy, industry, distilling, food and drink or the leisure sector – understanding what each water scarcity level means is helpful for everyone. This week, the river catchments of the Deveron, Ythan, Don (Aberdeenshire), Dee (Aberdeen), Esk, Firth of Tay, Fi
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A water scarcity alert has been issued for several river catchments in the east of Scotland amid low rainfall and warm temperatures. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said on Friday that six river catchments in Scotland are now at alert level for water scarcity, meaning pressure on rivers is building fast. According to SEPA, the River Dee and Firth of Forth are among six areas on “alert”, while the River Don and the Firth of Tay are among those experiencing “moderate” scarcity an
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The rainfall earlier this week has partially improved the water scarcity situation across Scotland. Some catchments in the west have shown signs of recovery, with 10 areas now at Early Warning and 1 area returning to Normal Conditions. However, much of the East Coast (from Moray and Aberdeenshire to the Borders) remains at Moderate Scarcity. The rest of Scotland continues to be at Alert level, and ongoing careful water management is essential. If you hold a SEPA license to abstract water from th
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We've entered water scarcity season, issuing our first report on the 10 May. Although we are seeing normal conditions across Scotland, you might wonder what is water scarcity and what does it mean for Scottish businesses? You can read the latest report, find advice and learn more about water scarcity on our website - https://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/water-scarcity/ | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
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We have already seen the impacts that water scarcity can have on businesses and the environment across Scotland this summer. Always monitor your water usage and plan for managing it efficiently in a range of conditions, with equipment kept in good working order. Plan ahead for water scarcity this summer with advice from SEPA and read the latest water situation report at www.sepa.org.uk/waterscarcity | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
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