SEPA warns water restrictions on businesses possible unless rainfall improves

SEPA: Relief in the west, but water scarcity risk remains in the east

Despite recent heavy rain, long-term water scarcity pressures remain after one of the driest starts to the year for decades.The latest water scarcity report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) shows widespread improvement across the west of the country. In contrast, some catchments in the north and North East are continuing to deteriorate, while others have not seen enough rain to recover.  This week, Wick and Helmsdale river …

Relief in the west of Scotland, but water scarcity risk remains in the east - Water Magazine

Despite recent heavy rain, Scotland’s long-term water scarcity pressures remain after one of the driest starts to the year for decades. The latest water scarcity report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) shows widespread improvement across the west of the country. In contrast, some catchments in the north and North East are continuing to deteriorate, while others have not seen enough rain to recover. This week, Wick and Helms…

SEPA warns water restrictions on businesses possible unless rainfall improves

Water scarcity continues to increase in parts of the north and north-east..