Water Quality
Water Supplies
Environmental Health is responsible for ensuring that the quality of water from private water supplies complies with the Private Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Private water supplies are generally found in the more rural or remote parts of the Stirling area which are not reached by a mains supply. Routine samples of drinking water are taken from properties served by private supplies and are analysed in a laboratory. If the water fails to meet standards, advice can be given on how to improve quality.
Further information can be found on the Scottish Government website:
List of private water supplies
Scottish Water (0845 601 8855) will deal with complaints regarding mains drinking water supplies, such as a strange taste or smell from the water. If problems persist, Environmental Health can be contacted for advice.
Scottish Water
Complaints regarding pollution of watercourses such as rivers, burns and lochs are dealt with by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). Their Stirling office can be contacted on 01786 452595. Areas to the west of Stirling such as Balfron, Fintry and Crianlarich are served by the Glasgow office (0141 945 6350).
SEPA
Water samples are regularly taken from swimming pools and spas to ensure that these are safe for bathers to use. It is important that swimming pools are maintained properly and that the water is properly filtered and disinfected in order to eliminate harmful bacteria.
