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Abstraction and abstraction control in Scotland.
1Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Galashiels, UK.
The Science of the Total Environment
|August 10, 2002
Summary
Scotland
Area of Science:
- Environmental Law and Policy
- Water Resource Management
Background:
- Limited abstraction control mechanisms in Scotland.
- Institutional changes including Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and devolved powers.
- EU Directives increasing the need for abstraction control.
Purpose of the Study:
- Explore existing abstraction control in Scotland.
- Evaluate benefits and drawbacks of wider control mechanisms.
- Discuss elements for a future Scottish abstraction control system.
Main Methods:
- Review of institutional changes and policy impacts.
- Analysis of EU Directives' influence.
- Examination of research and development projects.
Main Results:
- Current abstraction controls in Scotland are limited.
- Significant institutional and legislative changes impact water abstraction.
- EU Water Framework Directive will necessitate enhanced control.
Conclusions:
- Scotland requires a more comprehensive abstraction control system.
- Future system should consider institutional, legislative, and research developments.
- A tailored Scottish approach is needed to meet evolving water management demands.