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Small rise in Scottish household recycling rate but big gains are still go
28 October 2025
This is a Policy statement and relates to the Official Statistics Publication for Scotland - Household waste summary (Jan-Dec 2024), waste landfilled in Scotland – 2024, and waste incinerated in Scotland – 2024 statistics published at 9.30am on Tuesday 28 October 2025 and available on SEPA's website.
Latest SEPA water scarcity report shows gradual recovery but long-term pressure in the north and east
23 October 2025
The latest water scarcity report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) shows conditions are gradually improving but parts of the north and east have not yet recovered.
North East rivers remain low as 2025’s dry spell continues — how you can help SEPA assess the impacts
16 October 2025
2025 has been an unusual year for Scotland’s rivers. Even as autumn deepens, several rivers in the north and east remain at unusually low levels, reflecting both the scale and persistence of this year’s dry conditions.
Storm Amy boosts river levels but north-east pressures remain
09 October 2025
The latest Weekly Water Scarcity Report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) shows a marked improvement in conditions across much of Scotland following the widespread rainfall brought by Storm Amy. However, the north-east continues to face pressure, with several catchments still in water scarcity.
Emissions from Scotland’s largest industrial facilities down nearly a quarter since 2019
30 September 2025
This is a Policy statement and relates to Scottish Pollutant Release Inventory 2024 Official Statistics published at 9.30am on Tuesday 30 September 2025.
Eight Scottish river catchments still at Significant Scarcity
25 September 2025
The latest Weekly Water Scarcity Report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) shows conditions have eased in many parts of Scotland, but eight catchments remain at the highest level of water scarcity.