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The official page for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). Our main role is to protect and improve the environment.

SEPA is Scotland’s environmental regulator and is responsible for protecting and improving Scotland's unique and beautiful environment. Our work makes Scotland a greener place to live and creates a sustainable legacy for future generations. We do this by being an excellent environmental regulator, helping business and industry to understand their environmental responsibilities, enabling customers to comply with legislation and good practice and to realise the many economic benefits of good environmental practice. We protect communities by regulating activities that can cause harmful pollution and by monitoring the quality of Scotland's air, land and water. The regulations we implement also cover the keeping and use, and the accumulation and disposal, of radioactive substances.

02/11/2026

November is a month of contrasts.

Nature is slowing down for winter, but the season can bring some of Scotland's most challenging weather. With the potential for heavy rain, flooding, storms and cold snaps, now is a good time to make sure you're prepared.

As conditions become tougher for wildlife too, the RSPB advises that bird feeders with seeds and peanuts can once again be put out for the winter, helping garden birds as natural food sources become harder to find.

29/10/2026

Radioactivity in food, water and the wider environment continues to remain well below public health limits, according to the latest Radioactivity in Food and the Environment (RIFE-31) report.

Our monitoring found that the highest radiation dose received by any member of the public in Scotland from permitted discharges was around 2.5% of the legal limit, demonstrating that doses from man-made radioactivity remain extremely low.

Read more: beta.sepa.scot/news/2026/latest-report-shows-radioactivity-in-scotland-s-environment-continues-to-stay-well-within-strict-safety-limits/

28/10/2026

Myth! Flood risk can escalate quickly during severe weather, leaving limited time to prepare. Act now, not when flooding is already at your doorstep.

A few simple steps now can save valuable time later and help you prepare and be aware:
• Check the Scottish Flood Forecast for a three-day outlook on where flooding may occur
• Sign up to Floodline to receive free flood alerts and warnings
• Follow us on social media

Find out more at: sepa.org.uk/flooding

27/10/2026

The latest household waste figures are in. What do they tell us?

They reveal a major shift in the way household waste is managed across Scotland. Since 2011, the amount of household waste sent to landfill has fallen by 84%, but there remains considerable scope to further reduce waste and increase recycling rates.

See some of the headline figures in the graphic below and read the full story here: beta.sepa.scot/news/2026/household-waste-sent-to-landfill-falls-by-84-since-2011-but-recycling-challenge-still-remains/

*Olympic pool figures are illustrative and based on an estimated conversion of waste volume to the capacity of a standard Olympic-sized swimming pool.

27/10/2026

Further stormy weather is expected to affect Scotland through Tuesday and Wednesday.

Coastal flooding impacts are likely around the country, these may be particularly significant around the Northern Isles coastline. Storm surges combined with spring tides and large waves are expected to result in spray and wave overtopping, particularly around the high tide. These conditions may result in extensive flooding of low lying roads, property flooding and significant travel disruption.

Remain vigilant, particularly around coastal areas, and stay away from flooded promenades, sea walls and crashing waves.

Stay up to date with the latest information: sepa.org.uk/flooding

26/10/2026

Further stormy weather is expected to affect Scotland on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with flooding impacts continuing for coastal communities. Today’s Scottish Flood Forecast highlights an Amber risk of flooding for the Western Isles, Caithness and Sutherland and the Northern Isles as a combination of high tides and large waves are expected to bring significant disruption

Across Monday, areas of the southwest and Argyll including the Solway Firth and Firth of Clyde will experience further disruption, particularly around high tide and into Monday evening. Large waves and strong winds will mean that the flooding of low-lying land and exposed roads, isolated properties and travel disruption, particularly from wave overtopping and spray, is likely.

Impacts from the wet and stormy weather will continue into Tuesday as higher winds increase the likelihood of significant flooding impacts. The areas expected to be impacted the most include the Western Isles, Northern Isles and the north-west coast. In these areas, communities can expect large waves and overtopping to result in extensive flooding of low lying roads, property flooding and significant travel disruption.

We continue to urge people to remain vigilant, particularly around coastal areas and stay away from flooded promenades and crashing waves.

Stay up to date with the latest information: sepa.org.uk/flooding

Read our full statement here: https://beta.sepa.scot/news/2026/flooding-outlook-monday-26-october/

26/10/2026

At SEPA, we work to protect and improve the environment while supporting healthier communities, greater wellbeing and sustainable economic growth.

Hearing from local communities, regulated businesses, stakeholders and partners ensures our decisions are informed by the people most affected by them.

Your feedback will shape how we work with people, communities and organisations across Scotland.

Visit our consultations hub to find out more: consultation.sepa.org.uk

25/10/2026

As of 12pm on Sunday 25th October, 11 regional Flood Alerts remain in place but there are now 17 local Flood Warnings as Scotland is now starting to see the full effects of . The stormy weather will continue to bring surface water, river and coastal flooding to many parts of Scotland.

Through Sunday, coastal flooding impacts are likely in the west and north. There could also be river and surface water impacts in the north due to continued heavy rain. This weather will continue into the start of the week so for up to date information, please check our flooding page: https://beta.sepa.scot/flooding/ and always check before you travel.

We continue to urge people to be extra careful, particularly around coastal areas and stay away from flooded promenades and crashing waves.

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24/10/2026

As of 12pm on Saturday 24th October, there are 11 regional Flood Alerts and 10 local Flood Warnings in place as is set to bring wet and windy weather with a risk of surface water, river and coastal flooding across many parts of Scotland this weekend.

A band of persistent rain will affect most of Scotland through Saturday. By the evening, it will turn much windier bringing widespread high winds and severe gales with particular concern around coastal flooding impacts for western areas.

For up to date information, please check our flooding page: https://beta.sepa.scot/flooding/ and check before you travel.

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23/10/2026

Sustained heavy and prolonged rain throughout Friday will lead to high river levels and possible flooding impacts quite widely across southern, central and eastern areas.

Impacts could include the flooding of roads, isolated properties and disruption to transport and infrastructure.

The flood risk will remain elevated throughout this weekend and into next week. We will be monitoring the situation closely and will issue regional Flood Alerts and local Flood Warnings as well as further updates as necessary.

For up to date information, please check our flooding page: sepa.org.uk/flooding and check before you travel.

Address

Angus Smith Building, Unit 6, 4 Parklands Avenue, Holytown
Motherwell
ML14WQ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://sepa.org.uk/report, http://sepa.org.uk/update

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