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Water scarcity persists in the east despite recent rainfall
24 July 2025
The east of Scotland continues to face water scarcity challenges, with the latest report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) showing only limited improvement despite recent rainfall.
Water scarcity intensifies across eastern Scotland as several areas approach critical thresholds
17 July 2025
Water scarcity intensifies across eastern Scotland as several areas approach critical thresholds
River Restoration Project Enters New Phase
16 July 2025
An important environmental project that will bring significant benefits to wildlife, biodiversity and communities to the north of Glenrothes and Markinch has begun its construction phase.
Scottish landfill rate at record low – but we still need to reduce waste and boost recycling
15 July 2025
This is a policy statement and relates to the Official Statistics Publication for Scotland – Scottish Waste From All Sources 2023 published at 9.30am on Tuesday 15 July 2025.
Water scarcity still impacting eastern Scotland as long-term rain and snow deficits take their toll
10 July 2025
Scotland is entering another spell of hot weather, and the east of the country remains under sustained pressure from water scarcity according to the latest data.
SEPA urges Balloch community to help prevent water pollution
09 July 2025
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is urging residents and contractors in Balloch, Inverness, to take immediate action to prevent water pollution, following repeated reports of unusual discolouration in Fiddlers Burn.