Scottish landfill rate at record low. The latest data from recently published report 'Scottish Waste From All Sources 2023 Official Statistics', highlights that Scots are generating less waste than ever before and sending less to landfill. Scotland generated 9.55 million

Did you know it’s possible to experience flooding and water scarcity at the same time?.When the ground is very dry, it can behave like concrete, causing rainwater to run off rather than soak in. This increases the risk of surface water flooding, particularly during heavy showers.

Are you heading out to the coast to cool off this weekend?. Remember, you can find your local designated bathing water, browse bathing water profiles, and find information about our monitoring at: Don’t forget to follow Water Safety Scotland’s advice on

This year's water scarcity isn't just about recent dry weather. It's the result of a drier than normal winter, with reduced snow accumulation and low groundwater recharge. Despite rainfall over the past week, low river flows continue, particularly in the east. Eight river

Have you read the latest edition of our SEPA Update?. In this edition, we outline the ban on perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) firefighting foams, share the latest insights on water scarcity across Scotland, and showcase our award-winning projects. We've also included opportunities

Update: We have updated our advice on bathing at Dunbar East after the latest water quality samples showed no risk to the public. A sample taken at the bathing water on Monday, 7 July showed water quality had returned to satisfactory levels. Signage advising against bathing will.

RT @SEPAFlood: 6 regional Flood Alerts are in place as persistent heavy rain is expected across the west and north-west of Scotland today (….

RT @SEPAFlood: Scottish Flood Forecast - 2025-07-05.Today's 3-day Scottish Flood Forecast is now available on our website. Find out if flo….

Despite recent rainfall over the past week, low river flows continue, particularly in the east. Eight river catchments remain at Moderate Water Scarcity, while the Findhorn, Firth of Forth, and Almond catchments remain at Alert. The rest of the country is at Early Warning or

RT @SEPAFlood: 6 regional Flood Alerts are in place as persistent heavy rain is expected across the west and north-west of Scotland today a….

Have you read the latest edition of our SEPA Update Business?. This month, we cover key updates to help businesses stay informed and compliant, information on the ban on firefighting foams containing PFOA, the latest on Scotland’s water scarcity conditions, and important

We have issued advice against bathing at Dunbar East Bathing Water. A routine sample showed a high level of bacteria. We also received a report from a member of the public about possible sewage near the site. This was reported to Scottish Water. As a precaution, we have updated

RT @SEPAFlood: 6 regional Flood Alerts have been issued today as persistent heavy rain is expected across the west and north-west of Scotla….

Update from @fire_scot at 6pm on 30 June 2025 on the wildfire incidents at Carrbridge in Highlands to Dallas, outside Forres in Moray.

Last chance to have your say! The consultation on our new Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme (EPAS) closes tonight (30 June) at midnight. This is a key opportunity to help shape how environmental performance will be assessed and communicated in the future, ensuring the.

Rainfall in the last week has been focused in the west and north of Scotland, bringing some improvement in river flows. The Northwest Highlands and Orkney have recovered to Normal Conditions and the Naver area has recovered to Early Warning. The localised recovery across

Ready to dive into the latest SEPA Update: Water Environment?. In this issue, we explore our Drought Risk Assessment Tool, spotlight a thought-provoking podcast on climate resilience, and provide updates on bathing water quality and a new river restoration partnership. 📥 Stay