The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued a series of water scarcity warnings in 2022.
While there are no plans for water restrictions for Scottish homes, it is not just about keeping gardens growing. Sepa says this is a result of climate change, and it could have a serious impact on agriculture and businesses in Scotland.Sepa is responsible for managing Scotland's natural water resources. It issues "abstraction" licences to businesses that need to take large amounts for agriculture and other industrial uses.
Sepa's Head of Water and Planning, Nathan Critchlow-Watton, says climate change means water scarcity will become "even more frequent". Other parts of the country have been told to brace for similar conditions. Last month the Tweed area, the Ythan, Dee and Don areas, and the Firth of Forth, Firth of Tay and the Almond and Tyne were graded at moderate scarcity.- around average for this time of year.
Scotland's natural water levels are categorised into five grades - with necessary advice for businesses at each alert level.- Industries should consider how they can use water more efficiently.- Industries irrigating land should check equipment, not overspray and irrigate at night to avoid evaporation.- Industries should reduce the amount of water they take, stagger use with others nearby or switch to other supplies.- Water resources are becoming scarce.
NFU Scotland's Environmental Resources Policy Manager, Sarah Cowie, says: "Water is a vital resource for the agriculture sector as we cannot produce food without a consistent and plentiful water supply.
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