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Long-term river water quality indicator

SEPA publishes a long-term river water quality indicator, based on a network of sites covering 253 water bodies (rivers or sections of rivers). This indicator is based on a consistent set of five water quality parameters which are sensitive to organic pollution, nutrients and toxic substances, and which provide a measure of species diversity across approximately 10% of all water bodies.

SEPA publishes a long-term river water quality indicator, based on a network of sites covering 253 water bodies (rivers or sections of rivers). This indicator is based on a consistent set of five water quality parameters which are sensitive to organic pollution, nutrients and toxic substances, and which provide a measure of species diversity across approximately 10% of all water bodies. Monitoring In 2011, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) established an indicator of river water quality based on a network of sites covering 253 water bodies (rivers or sections of rivers), which account for approximately 10% of all water bodies. The indicator is based on a consistent set of five water quality parameters which are sensitive to organic pollution, nutrients and toxic s

Education & engagement

This page has information about how SEPA educates young people about flooding through schools, curriculum for excellence, theatre and presentations.

This page has information about how SEPA educates young people about flooding through schools, curriculum for excellence, theatre and presentations. Climate change is likely to increase the risk of flooding in the future. The impacts of flooding can affect everyone, our role is to help Scotland prepare for the increased risk of flooding by raising awareness through education and engagement. Education work We develop and maintain our flooding awareness activities through the Curriculum for Excellence, working in partnership to extend the reach

Designated sites

Site NameLocation Info Ardtoe and Loch Ceann Traigh An area bounded by lines drawn between NM5896071973 (Rubha na h-Acairseid) and NM6280072702 and between NM6300070299 and NM6300069862, and extending to MHWS. View Site Report Ayrshire Coast An area bounded by the coast and a line from a point at NS1783948444 (Farland Head) to point NS2104143938 and thence to the coast at NS2197744291 (Montf

Soil

Scotland’s soils are an important natural resource providing a wide range of benefits for people, the environment and the economy. It is essential to protect soils to ensure they are able to continue to provide these benefits for future generations. Why are soils important? Soils are a vital natural resource as they carry out a wide range of essential functions, such as growing food and timber, co

Improving urban waters

Our vision is for towns and cities to use nature-based, blue-green solutions to absorb and safely convey rainwater. This will: help strengthen their resilience to the intense downpours they face under climate change minimise the risk of polluting sewage spills by keeping rainwater out of sewers create fantastic places for people to live and work Urban wastewaters Over the past 20 years, SEPA has

Construction

Serious environmental harm could result from construction activities, such as excessive siltation from run-off, impeding fish migration or impacts on fish spawning. A number of construction-related activities therefore require authorisation from SEPA. The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011, more commonly known as CAR regulations, and their amendments cover activi

Environmental regulation and biodiversity

An overview of how SEPA takes account of biodiversity when making regulatory decisions.

An overview of how SEPA takes account of biodiversity when making regulatory decisions. Protecting habitats, species and Scotland’s ecosystem services is an integral part of SEPA’s regulatory remit. All our regulatory decisions should take account of potential effects on biodiversity and opportunities for biodiversity enhancement. We are responsible for setting standards in environmental licences that protect and help improve the state of water, land and air and the services that eco

Energy demand minimisation and efficiency

Information regarding our remit on energy.

Information regarding our remit on energy. Reducing energy consumption and increasing energy productivity, through implementation of physical and behavioural energy efficiency measures not only improves the bottom line for businesses but it also delivers real environmental improvements locally, nationally and globally. Collaborative working and 21st century regulation must put energy efficiency at the heart of its work. Scottish business i

Zero Waste

SEPA works with the Scottish Government and Zero Waste Scotland to achieve the objectives and targets of the Zero Waste Plan, published in 2010. We have a wide range of responsibilities including regulating waste management activities such as landfills, incinerators and the export of waste, administering the producer responsibility schemes for packaging, WEEE and batteries, collecting and interpre

Large combustion plant

Overview of legislation used to reduce air pollution produced by large combustion plants.

Overview of legislation used to reduce air pollution produced by large combustion plants. Definition of large combustion plant A Large Combustion Plant (LCP) is defined as a technical apparatus which is used to oxidize fuel in order to use the heat generated with a rated thermal input of equal to or greater than 50 megawatts (MW). This includes plant such as fossil fuel or biomass-fired power stations and combustion in petroleum refineries. Where one or more plants are linked to a comm

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