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Clean Up Scotland's Sewage

11 May 2026

The harm of septic tank discharges & sewer overflows into the River Dee – G’s Voice for Justice

This Voices for Justice piece comes from G, a resident near the River Dee in Dumfries and Galloway. G highlights the issue of septic tank pollution in the River Dee and the challenge of addressing it ...

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17 April 2026

Clean Up Scotland’s Sewage: Campaign update

This year is critical for tackling sewage pollution. In the last three months, we have been speaking to communities to hear their concerns, so we can push for better regulations ...

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9 April 2026

Clean Up Scotland’s Sewage: Support our Earth Raise campaign

Between 22-29 April, we're participating in the Big Give Earth Raise to help fund the next phase of Clean Up Scotland's Sewage. Watch our 30-minute webinar to find out why your donation is so important ...

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13 March 2026

Clean Up Scotland’s Sewage: World Water Day

This World Water Day on 22 March, join us in person in Edinburgh and online to send a clear message to the Scottish Government: Sewage pollution doesn’t just wash away with water, it needs action ...

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24 November 2025

New campaign challenges politicians to clean up Scotland’s sewage – press release

A new national campaign to tackle sewage pollution in Scotland’s rivers and seas was launched on Saturday, supported by over 20 groups and organisations across civil society ...

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10 June 2025

Bathing waters designation – murkier than ever?

Bathing water designation came to our attention when we were contacted by the River Almond Action Group (RAAG). In this blog, our Assistant Legal Officer Preslava Todorova analyses how, over two years after our representation to Environmental Standards Scotland, bathing water designation remains murkier than ever ...

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Debris floating in the Water of Leith in front of a bridge.
9 January 2024

Save Our Shore Leith: Two years of advocating for a clean Water of Leith 

SOSLeith have been fighting against sewage pollution for over two years, with little action from environmental regulators ...

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19 December 2023

Bathing water case update: Have the waters cleared?

In recent years, outdoor bathing has become increasingly importance to our health and wellbeing. Yet all is not well - not a day goes by without another sewage scandal, another tale of polluted rivers or beaches clogged with plastic waste ...

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