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Update: Sample analysis of Portobello Central bathing water sample not definitive for source
24 July 2024
Results of further analysis done on a water sample taken at Portobello Central has been unable to identify the source of the high bacteria count that resulted in SEPA advising against bathing near the start of July.
SEPA confirm naturally occurring seaweed not sewage present on Scottish beach
26 July 2024
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have identified the presence of seaweed on Havoc beach near Dumbarton following reports of a suspected sewage incident.
Advice against bathing at Broadsands and Yellowcraig Bathing Waters
27 July 2024
SEPA have issued advice against bathing at Broadsands and Yellowcraig Bathing Waters.
31 July: Broadsands and Yellowcraig bathing water samples show no risk to public
31 July 2024
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have updated their advice on bathing at Broadsands and Yellowcraig in East Lothian after the latest water quality samples showed no risk to the public.
Water scarcity risk rises in East of Scotland despite unsettled weather
02 August 2024
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are urging businesses to stay vigilant and ensure water supplies are managed sustainably as water scarcity Alerts are issued for areas around Firth of Tay and Firth of Forth.
18 Aug: Environmental incident at Greengairs Landfill Site
18 August 2024
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have been made aware of a fire at Greengairs Landfill Site, North Lanarkshire.