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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.

Scotland's drier than normal winter is signalling a risk of water scarcity as we approach this summer.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning that early signs of water scarcity are emerging across Scotland, with businesses urged to take action now to manage their water use and ensure their operations have climate resilience built in.

The first Water Scarcity Report of 2025 published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency already identifies two regions at “Alert” level for potential shortages, while the majority of the country remains at “Early Warning” underscoring the need for vigilance across Scotland.

Seventeen river catchments in Scotland are now at Alert level for water scarcity, with further hot and dry weather expected.

Scotland is experiencing growing signs of water scarcity, with half of all river catchments now at Alert status.