Scottish Environment Protection Agency3 days agoRiver diesel spill 'clearing' but tap water still not safe to drinkVolunteers have handed out about 40,000 bottles of water since the spillage, which a local petrol station blamed on an attempted fuel theft.3 days ago4 days agoFears diesel spillage may have spread to second riverThe Scottish Environment Protection Agency has warned that fuel contamination in the River Dochart may have spread to the River Tay.4 days ago5 days agoDrinking water contamination caused by theft attempt at petrol stationResidents in the village of Killin reported a solvent smell and taste to their water on Friday. 5 days ago12 Jan 2026Flood warnings issued as heavy rain forces road closuresThe Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued 19 flood warnings and 12 flood alerts around the country.12 Jan 202628 Oct 2025Mossmorran firm fined £176,000 over flaring at chemical plantExxonMobil said there was no actual danger but it identified failings and has made improvements since.28 Oct 202528 Aug 2025Six areas now at significant water scarcity levelThe Lower Tweed has been escalated, after the Upper Don and Lower Don also reached significant scarcity.28 Aug 202526 Aug 2025Water alert as river reaches lowest levels since 1970sExperts say there is significant water scarcity in the area surrounding the Deveron in Aberdeenshire.26 Aug 202522 Aug 2025Water savings call as dry August hits reservoir levelsWater levels in the east of Scotland are almost a quarter lower than expected at this time of year. 22 Aug 202518 Jul 2025Fife beaches reopen to swimmers as bacteria alert liftedKinghorn Harbour and Burntisland were closed after high levels of "faecal indicator organisms" were detected.18 Jul 2025...
