Water

This paper outlines how surface water is currently managed in Scotland, sets out a vision for the future and describes the components that should be brought together to form a coherent framework that will support delivery of water resilient places.

Progress of work carried out in 2019 through the implementation of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009.

Good water quality is important to us all and it is important that we continue to protect this key natural resource in Scotland. This consultation invites stakeholders to respond to a range of proposed updates to The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (“CAR”).

Directions given to Scottish Water by Scottish Ministers, outlining objectives for the water industry from 2021 to 2027.

Ministers' principles of charging for water services from 2021 to 2027.

Records the development of Scotland's Hydro Nation policy agenda and reports on progress since the publication of the sixth annual report in 2019.

Consultation seeking views on our proposals for new or updated environmental standards for Scotland’s water environment, and updates to some of the assessment methods used for deriving such standards.

Issued on behalf of Scotland’s Drinking Water Quality Regulator.

List of designated and former bathing waters in Scotland for the 2020 bathing season (15 July to 15 September).

Seeks views on drafts of the two statutory inputs Scottish Ministers must make to the Strategic Review of Water Charges for the regulatory period 2021-2027 and key issues arising.

Living with flooding recommends actions for a range of stakeholders to take to help promote property flood resilience in Scotland.

Records the development of our Hydro Nation policy agenda and reports on progress since the publication of the fifth annual report in 2018.

Issued on behalf of Scotland’s Drinking Water Quality Regulator.

Second edition of statutory guidance to SEPA, local authorities and Scottish Water on fulfilling their responsibilities under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009.

Progress of work being carried out through the implementaion of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009.

£713,000 to increase community resilience

Working in partnership to deliver an action plan for flood resilient properties.

Collaborative project delivers fresh water and sanitation for 206 pupils.

Tackling global water issues.

Guidance to assist the responsible authorities in preparation of Surface Water Management Plans (SWMPs) to help with the management of surface water flooding.

Records the development of our Hydro Nation policy agenda and reports on progress since the publication of the fourth annual report in 2017.

Research aimed to provide socio-economic understanding of the value of Scottish bathing waters and the influence of bathing water quality (BWQ) to bathers, beach users and to the national and local economies.

Research aimed to provide socio-economic understanding of the value of Scottish bathing waters and the influence of bathing water quality (BWQ) to bathers, beach users and to the national and local economies.

Research aimed to provide socio-economic understanding of the value of Scottish bathing waters and the influence of bathing water quality (BWQ) to bathers, beach users and to the national and local economies.

Research aimed to provide socio-economic understanding of the value of Scottish bathing waters and the influence of bathing water quality (BWQ) to bathers, beach users and to the national and local economies.

Help for communities whose water supplies have run dry.

This engagement paper seeks your views on investing and paying for water services from 2021.

This review determines whether the exemption scheme is operating as intended.

A list of all legislation relating to the water environment in Scotland.

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions on the move to live rateable value charging for water and sewerage.

Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham's statement on Hydro Nation, the Scottish Government's water strategy.

Raising awareness during resilience week.

Records the development of our Hydro Nation policy agenda and reports on progress since the publication of the third annual report in 2016.

Analysis of responses to consultation on proposed amendments to the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011.

Caution and diligence urged on recreational water activities.

Water quality improves significantly.

Consultation on regulations to replace the existing Private Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2006.

An amendment to the Directions given to Scottish Water by Scottish Ministers, outlining objectives for the water industry from 2015 to 2021.

£500,000 for safe and clean water for Malawi.

Applications open for charges exemption scheme.

Records the development of our Hydro Nation policy agenda and reports on progress since the publication of the second annual report in 2015.

Changes to unmeasured charges for non-household properties.

Analysis of responses to consultation on water industry charges based on rateable value.

A list of all legislation relating to the water industry in Scotland, including Acts of Parliament, regulations and ministerial orders.

This paper seeks to obtain views on proposed changes to charging for vacant non-household properties.

Ministers' principles of charging for water services from 2015 to 2021.