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Farmers banned from removing river water in Fife amid dry conditions

Restrictions on abstracting water are being imposed in parts of Scotland as levels become critical amid the ongoing heatwave. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said groundwater in the Borders and Fife has reached “significant ...

12 Aug 2022 at 17:37

Aerated taps and showerheads to be required in new homes under proposed rules

Housebuilders will be required to fit water-saving features in new homes, such as aerated taps and dual-flush toilets, under Government proposals. The Environment Department (Defra) has launched a consultation to strengthen water efficiency ...

23 Sept 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

Water scarcity restrictions imposed for first time in 2025

Water use restrictions have been imposed on some farmers and businesses for the first time this year following prolonged dry weather which has left rivers at critical levels. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said the Ythan ...

25 Aug 2025 at 14:38

Scotland

Scots asked to use water efficiently as reservoir levels remain below average

Scots are being urged to use water more efficiency in a bid to protect resources and maintain normal water levels. Scottish Water said August was drier than normal, and it followed the country’s driest spring in 70 years. It said ...

22 Aug 2025 at 11:06

Scotland

Scots urged to use less water as reservoir levels remain low despite heavy rain

People are being urged to save water as reservoir levels remain up to 28% below average despite recent heavy rain. Scottish Water said that following the driest spring in Scotland in 70 years, and a drier than average August in ...

04 Sept 2025 at 09:22

Moves to tackle water scarcity aim to drive forward ‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’

Efforts to develop what could be “Europe’s Silicon Valley” in a region spanning from Cambridge to Oxford have faced a significant challenge – a lack of water. But the go-ahead for a series of new reservoirs under the £104 ...

30 Jan 2025 at 09:31

Sepa warns of early signs of water scarcity as dry spell continues

Early signs of water scarcity are emerging in parts of Scotland amid ongoing dry weather, an environment watchdog has warned. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said businesses must take action to manage ...

04 Apr 2025 at 12:15

Scotland

Fire service warns of ‘very high’ wildfire risk

Firefighters have warned there is a very high risk of wildfires in many parts of the country over the bank holiday weekend. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said that at this time of year there is still a ...

26 May 2023 at 12:32

Scotland

Water shortage warning after Scotland bakes in heatwave

Parts of Scotland are at risk of water shortages after the country baked in record-breaking temperatures during this week’s heatwave. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) warned of an increased risk of ...

22 Jul 2022 at 13:16

Scotland

Forecast rain will do little to help low water levels, Sepa warns

Weekend rain will do little to help rejuvenate Scotland’s low water levels and a third of the country could face significant shortages by the end of the month, an environmental agency has warned. Every region of ...

16 Jun 2023 at 11:59

Scotland

Sepa warns water restrictions on businesses possible unless rainfall improves

Long-term water scarcity could lead to restrictions on businesses in some parts of Scotland unless rainfall improves, experts have warned. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said on Thursday that ...

05 Jun 2025 at 17:30

Scotland

Experts warn water levels could ‘deteriorate quickly’ despite recent wet weather

Experts have warned that water levels in many of Scotland’s rivers could “deteriorate quickly” despite recent rainfall, with waterways remaining “stressed” by months of exceptionally dry weather. The Scottish ...

19 Jun 2025 at 17:26

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