A man has died after getting into difficulty in water in a Scots canal.
26.07.2022 - 21:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A dry spring and early summer have already withered rivers and reservoirs and pushed parts of eastern Scotland to Alert level. If the situation worsens, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) National Water Scarcity Plan may have to be put into action.
That could at some point mean restricting water use. But we are a long way from that at the moment.
The plan sets out how water resources will be managed prior to and during periods of prolonged dry weather. It ensures the correct balance is struck between protecting the environment and providing water resources for the population.
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SEPA’s Water Scarcity Report of July 21 highlights the issues. It says:
"Water scarcity is a very real threat as a result of climate change," warned SEPA's Senior Water and Land Manager, Jennifer Leonard, last week. "It is also the result of long-term weather deficit and below average rainfall, and although some rain is forecast, it is unlikely there will be enough to improve conditions."
Ms Leonard continued: "We want to work with businesses to plan their water usage long-term so that we can preserve this vital resource. Not only will that protect Scotland's rivers and lochs, but it will minimise business risks as well."
What will happen if there is a drought?
In its National Water Scarcity Plan, SEPA sets out how it will work with water users (authorised abstractors and recreational users) and key organisations, such as Scottish Water, to manage water resources during periods of low rainfall.
Experts say that with a dry August forecast, things may quickly get worse in the UK. However, that depends not only on the quantity of rainfall, but on
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