Main organisations which have responsibilities relating to drinking water in Scotland

Question 1

Scottish Water

Answer 1

To source, treat and distribute drinking water in Scotland.

To manage and monitor water infrastructure, reservoirs and water treatment plants

Question 2

SEPA

Answer 2

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency

To set and enforce environmental standards and regulations relating to water quality and discharge

Assuring environmental considerations to minimise environmental impact of water supply and distribution activities

Question 3

DWQR

Answer 3

Deinking Water Quality Regulator

To set and enforce standards to ensure drinking water is fit for human consumption

To carry out regular inspections and audits of treatment facilities and water testing processes.

Question 4

Local Authorities

Answer 4

To work with Scottish water to ensure provision of water services to the communities.

Implement strategies to mitigate risk of pollution and contamination to water sources by implementing control measures

Question 5

Scottish Government

Answer 5

To support and fund projects with the aim to mitigate risk of pollution and contamination to Scottish water supplies.

To develop national water management strategies and plans.