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Radioactive items have been detected on Dalgety Bay since at least 1990. Many surveys have been undertaken on the beach to determine the potential numbers of items present and possible implications for public health. Management options Strategy for stakeholder engagement PDF (25 kb) DIO outline management options appraisal - final report PDF (2.57mb) Dalgety Bay appropriate person summ

The Prevention of Environmental Pollution from Agricultural Activity Code (PEPFAA Code) of good practice provides practical guidance for farmers and those involved in agricultural activities, on minimising the risks of environmental pollution from farming operations. The code answers many questions that arise from managing agricultural activities. Burning waste Can I dispose of wastes by burning t

Addressing Bathing Water quality As you may be aware, in light of Scotland's continuing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Scottish Government has not designated bathing waters for the 2020 season and has recently consulted on proposals to keep this under review across the summer. You may also be aware that over recent years, significant work has been undertaken by SEPA, Scottish Water and Scottis

As we come to the end of 2023, we look back on our work across the year to protect and improve Scotland's environment and the benefits for our communities and businesses. Reporting on the state of Scotland's environment We reported on the state of Scotland's environment, from greenhouse gas emissions to air, resources and water.  Our science enabled the introduction of Scotland's first low

Every year, we receive hundreds of enquiries and complaints about small-scale private sewage treatment systems. Most complaints are about "ponding", when wastewater or sewage forms puddles on the ground, or about sewage related solids in rivers or being washed up on beaches. Many of the problems caused by private sewage treatment systems are because systems are not looked after properly or maintai

We have a responsibility to regulate and monitor emissions from certain industrial activities that can cause air pollution. These regulatory activities are a major part of what we do. In addition to our regulatory role, we: Through our role as a statutory consultee in the planning and local air quality management systems, we influence the location, design and layout of new infrastructure and build

A description of fluorinated greenhouse gases (FGases) and ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and the regulations and legislation associated with them. As part of the Scottish Governments ambition of net-zero emissions for Scotland by 2045, a ban that will prohibit certain types of fluorinated greenhouse gases ("F-gases") with a global warming potential ("GWP") greater than 2500 being used to service or refill refrigeration systems was introduced in 2020. This ban will continue following EU Exit with the introduction of the Ozone-Depleting Substa

SEPA, as one of a number of organisations regulating finfish aquaculture, is implementing a revised regulatory framework that will strengthen the protection of the marine environment for the people of Scotland. We will maintain a high quality environment by setting permit conditions which limit the impacts associated with fish farms and then by ensuring that operators comply with these conditions.

Aquaculture is the growing of finfish and shellfish. In Scotland, this primarily involves the farming of: salmon and rainbow trout held in sea pens salmon and trout in freshwater pens and shellfish (oysters and mussels) on rafts and lines in the sea As one of a number of organisations regulating finfish aquaculture, SEPA's job is to protect the marine environment for the people of Scotland. We d

Construction activities cover a wide variation in scale and complexity, and can involve one or more activities which require regulation by SEPA. This page provides a reference point to guidance for those involved in carrying out construction activities, which may impact the water environment, and defines those activities which may require authorisation by SEPA. Please note other legislation/permis