Surfers facing concern over water quality after sewage discharged

A report last year found overflow systems were discharging into rivers and seas with little warning.

Surfers in Aberdeen say they’re concerned about water quality.

A report last year found overflow systems – which help relieve pressure on the wastewater network after heavy rain – were discharging into rivers and seas with little warning.

But that’s something that engineers are working to fix – and they say we all have a part to play in keeping Scotland’s water clean and safe.

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Last updated Nov 11th, 2025 at 19:25

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