This project explored the potential in Scotland to capture and reuse surface water in urban areas for non-portable purposes.
The research focused on improving understanding of aspects such as potential sources and place-based solutions, current regulatory requirements, and environmental and socio-economic drivers as important factors to enable a transition to widespread surface water reuse in Scotland.
The project includes (i) a comprehensive review covering UK-wide and international experience and practical case study examples on surface water reuse; (ii) a review of current policy and legislation around surface water reuse from Scottish, UK-wide and EU perspectives; (iii) data collection, mapping and GIS analysis within a specific focal area (Dundee, Scotland) to assess potential surface water reuse scenarios within different urban contexts; (iv) a stakeholder consultative workshop to help develop a strategic vision identifying the best approach to transition Scotland’s surface water, and associated assets, from collection to reuse; (v) a SWOT analysis for implementation of surface water reuse within Scotland’s current surface water management network; and (vi) an exploration of future opportunities in the transition from surface water collection to reuse.
Annex C: Geospatial Data Collection and Tools is available on request via innovation@scottishwater.co.uk.