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SEPA issuing further abstraction restrictions as Deveron catchment reaches Significant Scarcity
26 August 2025
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are issuing abstraction restrictions to the Deveron catchment after it became the most recent area in Scotland to move to Significant Scarcity.
First Scottish water scarcity restrictions of 2025
25 August 2025
Farmers and businesses in parts of eastern Scotland are facing the country's first water scarcity restrictions of 2025 following prolonged dry weather.
SEPA warn of possible water abstraction restrictions in the east early next week
21 August 2025
Parts of eastern Scotland remain under sustained water scarcity pressure, and a small number of catchments are approaching trigger levels where regulatory restrictions on abstractions may be required early next week.
Rivers in eastern Scotland approaching critical low levels for the third time
14 August 2025
Some rivers in the east of Scotland are once again approaching critical low flow levels, and a number of areas are around two weeks away from potential Significant Scarcity.
Storm Floris brought rain but water scarcity in the east remains unchanged
07 August 2025
Despite a wet and windy start to August, Scotland's water scarcity picture remains largely unchanged, with concerns persisting in the east.
Scotland heading into fourth month of water scarcity
31 July 2025
For over three months, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have been closely monitoring and supporting Scotland through a prolonged period of water scarcity.