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Welcome to DirectScot.org

DirectScot is the experimental prototype of a public service website for Scotland. It offers access to information, services and applications from a wide variety of sources.

It aims to be simple, intuitive and to put the needs of users first. We stress that this is an experimental prototype. Please don’t rely on it. At this stage it is neither comprehensive nor is it fully robust.

Developed by the Scottish Government, DirectScot is a response to the ongoing debate on how government services can be delivered efficiently in the digital age.

To make our point, we have developed a few fully-functioning user journeys that show how a full DirectScot website might work. You can find out more in the DirectScot blog.

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Environmental responsibilities

Prevent and remedy pollution incidents

Every year there are thousands of cases of damage to the environment. The Environmental Liability Regulations relate to the most serious cases, covering:

  • damage to species and habitats
  • damage to water
  • risks to human health from contamination of land

The regulations apply to both actual cases of damage and threats of imminent damage. If you are responsible - ie you are the 'operator' of the activity that causes or threatens the damage - you must take immediate action to prevent or remedy this.

See our guide on pollution incidents and environmental damage - an overview.

Reporting an incident

You should call the SEPA Pollution Hotline on Tel 0800 80 70 60 to report incidents such as:

  • damage or danger to the natural environment
  • pollution to water or land
  • poaching or illegal fishing
  • fish in distress or dead fish
  • watercourse blocked by a vehicle or fallen tree causing risk of flooding
  • illegal dumping of special (hazardous) waste or large amounts of industrial waste
  • incidents at Scottish Environment Protection Agency - regulated waste sites
  • illegal abstraction from watercourses
  • unusual drops in river flow
  • collapsed or badly damaged river or canal banks

You should report incidents such as gas leaks, burst water mains, or domestic odours, noise, waste or pest nuisances to your local authority or utility company.