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Information on the ban to end on-farm burning of waste and information to support land managers in how to progress alternatives. Every day SEPA works to protect and enhance Scotland's environment and from 1 January 2019 we will strictly enforce the requirements of waste legislation, bringing an end to the practice of burning most types of agricultural waste on farms, including farm plastics. Compliance with this is non-negotiable. Ending the exemption follows extensive engagement between SEPA, Scottish Government, Zero Wast

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

Groundwater, how it is regulated and the guidanceand legislation that is used to protect it. Groundwater resources are essential to many individuals, companies and communities to supply water for drinking, agriculture and industry. Groundwater also maintains wetlands and river flow during dry spells and is vital to the maintenance of their rich ecology and biodiversity. We aim to provide a sustainable future for Scotland's groundwater resources by protecting the water environment and othe

A summary of the yeary compliance assessments. 2019 assessment summary Scottish business environmental compliance was over 90% for the fifth year in a row in the latest data recovered and published following the cyber-attack on SEPA in December 2020. In 2019, we assessed 4,924 environmental authorisations and 91% of Scottish regulated business sites were assessed as compliant ('Excellent’, ‘Good’ or ‘Broadly Compliant’). 78.2% of Scottish regu