Water Restrictions Put in Place as Scottish Rivers at 'Critically Low Level'

Water restrictions imposed for first time in Scotland

SEPA imposes first water scarcity restrictions of the year as dry weather leaves rivers 'critically low'

Two areas have reached significant scarcity - the highest level of water scarcity - with restrictions imposed on some farmers and businesses.

'Critical' warning issued as first water scarcity restrictions of 2025 imposed

The first water scarcity restrictions of 2025 have been imposed in Scotland following a prolonged period of dry weather ...

Water restrictions put in place as Scottish rivers at 'critically low level'

Without a period of consistent rainfall, it is said that further catchments could escalate to ‘significant scarcity’ in the coming days.

Dry weather forces water curbs on farmers in east Scotland

Scotland has been forced to impose its first water scarcity restrictions of 2025, with farmers facing limits on water use after months of dry weather.

25th August: First Scottish water scarcity restrictions of 2025 – Fisheries Management Scotland

Farmers and businesses in parts of eastern Scotland are facing the country’s first water scarcity restrictions of 2025 following prolonged dry weather. The Ythan and North Fife catchments have reached Significant Scarcity, the highest level of water scarcity. To protect the sustainability of local rivers, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have restricted the amount of water that can be taken from the environment in these areas. SE