The Latest Breaking News from Sepa

Scots environment agency gives update on drought plans and warns situation unlikely to improve

Scotland has a plan to tackle low water levels

Daily Record · Jul 26, 2022

Warning over toxic substance in popular park after dog is rushed to vet

A DOG owner has warned of toxic algae at a popular Glasgow park after their pet was rushed to a vet.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2022

Water shortage warnings issued as Scots urged to limit usage to 'absolutely necessary'

The forecasted rain isn't enough to improve conditions, warned the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

Daily Record · Jul 22, 2022

West Lothian river spot popular for swimming and water sport during high temperatures has environmental bid rejected

The high temperatures see people flock to the area but despite that an environmental watchdog has chosen not to grant bathing water quality status

Daily Record · Jul 14, 2022

Swimming warning in place after sewage pipe bursts in Scottish town

Scots are being urged to avoid swimming at a beach near a Scottish Borders town after a sewage pipe spill.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2022

Bid to restore ruined Falkirk mansion near landfill takes first steps

This could be the last chance to save the impressive B-listed building, Falkirk Council's planning department agrees

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022

Fight to improve West Lothian river water quality as sunshine sees crowds gather

The River Almond has long been the place to cool off during a heatwave. SEPA says not enough people use it to warrant bathing quality status but the council and Forth Rivers Trust support campaigners working for cleaner waters.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 12, 2022

Asbestos discovery at Blairgowrie riverbank halts waste removal work

Perth and Kinross Council started an eight-week project to remove materials from a 60-metre stretch of the embankment at Welton Farm on June 20

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022

Scots warned to stay out of water after leak from nuclear power plant substation

FAMILIES have been warned to stay out of the water at two Scottish beaches after an oil leak from a nuclear power plant substation ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2022

East Lothian bathers warned to stay out of water after oil spill at Torness

The leak happened at an electricity substation on the nuclear power station site after a fault sparked a fire system into action sending oil and cooling water into the drainage system

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2022