The Latest Breaking News from Sepa

Shocking footage shows raw sewage running into River Clyde while kayaker passes nearby

The River Clyde Environment Group captured the video in Rutherglen, near Glasgow, at the weekend.

Daily Record · May 27, 2022

Glasgow's River Clyde polluted by raw sewage as video shared of filth flowing into water

Glasgow's River Clyde Environment Group has reported the issue to The Scottish Environment Protection Agency, who are working with Scottish Water to resolve the problem.

Glasgow Live · May 27, 2022

Tourism boost as Ayrshire beach is reborn after securing bathing water status

Barassie beach in Troon has been awarded bathing water status by SEPA after proving it was ready for visitors to take a dip.

Daily Record · May 13, 2022

Glasgow SEPA probe underway after around 200 fish found dead in Hogganfield Loch

The fish are believed to have come from a culvert that comes in to the loch from Frankfield Loch nearby. Environmental protection agency SEPA is currently investigating the incident.

Glasgow Live · Apr 30, 2022

Illegal tip site beside Perth shore remains a blind spot one year further on

Sneaky fly-tippers continue to blight private land near the edge of Perth City Centre in the face of environmental protection officers failing to ensure the dumping stops.

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2022

Plans to extend Perthshire caravan site referred to Scottish Government

The council's local review body agreed it would like to approve Comrie Holiday Park's plans - subject to conditions - and passed the application on due to an objection from SEPA

Daily Record · Apr 7, 2022

Holiday chalet plans for popular venue approved after applicant overcomes flood warnings

Blueprints were resubmitted after a warning from SEPA.

Daily Record · Apr 6, 2022

Paint and turps illegally dumped in Lanarkshire burn

Environmental watchdog SEPA have now issued a warning after the pollution in Strathaven.

Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022

Lanarkshire shop proposals passed to Scottish Government due to SEPA concerns

The small scale unit would be built in Jackton, but SEPA have objected due to the potential flooding risk

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2022

Losing back-up data in Sepa cyberattack ‘debilitating’ for watchdog, MSPs told

The environment body was targeted on Christmas Eve 2020 and it is still working to rebuild its system.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022