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Water in Scotland

Water is one of Scotland's most abundant natural resources. The Scottish Government is working to enhance the quality of the water environment and to improve drinking water quality.

The Scottish Government has policies on drinking water quality, reservoir safety, marine and freshwater quality, sewage treatment, conservation and use of water resources and provision of adequate water and sewerage services.

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Scottish Water

Water Industry

Creating a modern, effective and publicly-owned water and sewage industry.

Water Environment

Water Environment

Promoting sustainable use of the natural water environment.

Drinking Water

Drinking Water Quality

Improving the quality of Scotland's drinking water.

Flooding

Flooding

Action to manage flood risk in Scotland.

Reservoir Safety

Reservoir Safety

Ensuring reservoirs operate safely and are well-managed.

Private Water

Private Water Supplies

Law on private water supplies.

Bathing Waters

Bathing Waters

Protecting and enhancing Scotland's bathing waters.

Water Framework Directive in Scotland

Water Framework Directive

Establishing systems to manage the water environment.

Mussels

Shellfish Waters

Protecting the quality of shellfish waters.

 

Page updated: Thursday, September 10, 2009