Bring in water meters for Scots to tackle climate change droughts, experts say

📆 4/22/2024 4:21 PM
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Scotland is increasingly 'vulnerable' to water scarcity even if it's recently felt like it's 'always raining', Dundee Uni scientists said.

Water meters should be brought in for Scots to deal with climate-change droughts, experts have demanded.

That would see Scots charged based on how much water they use in their home rather than the flat rate charge most receive. Despite recent heavy rain, last June’s summer heatwave brought near-drought conditions across Scotland from Loch Ness to the Black Isle. “Added to this we are also seeing the demand for water increase, which combined with periods of reduced available water, is increasing our national vulnerability to water scarcity.”

Some whisky distilleries have been forced to stop production for periods over summer due to water supply issues. The report highlights the example of Denmark, where water consumption has dropped from 172 litres a day per person in 1987 to 100 litres in 2022.

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