Water Pollution

Good quality water is an essential need of our society.  We rely on our rivers, streams, ground water and the sea for many purposes, including the provision of a wholesome drinking water supply and maintenance of a healthy environment for flora and fauna and for recreational purposes.  The Council is not directly involved in the routine monitoring of the public drinking supply or of watercourses, however we work with other partnership organisations such as the  Scottish Environment Protection Agency and the Scottish Water websites to ensure pollution is controlled and water is safe to drink.  Areas where the authority has a role include:

• Sampling of private water supplies
• Risk assessment of private water supplies and provision of grant aid
• Investigation of complaints regarding drinking water quality
• Investigation of water pollution incidents
• Provision of information on the quality of the bathing water at Aberdeen Beach
• Monitoring the quality of bathing water at swimming pools
• Provision of general information to the public, businesses and other interested parties

Additional Information

Leaflets entitled "A Guide to Private Water Supplies in Scotland" produced by the Scottish Executive which has been developed for use by owners and users of private water supplies can be obtained free of charge by the contacting Environmental Protection Service on 01224 523737.

Additional information can be obtained on the link www.privatewatersupplies.gov.uk

 

Contacts

• Environmental Health and Trading Standards
  Housing and Environment
  Business Hub15
  3rd Floor South
  Marischal College
  Broad Street
  Aberdeen
  AB10 1AB
  Phone: 01224 523737
  Fax: 01224 647333
  Email: poll@aberdeencity.gov.uk
  
  

Frequently Asked Questions

• I have a private water supply. Should I have the water tested?
• Is grant aid available for improving my private water supply?