1. RBMP Delivery Update Outer Hebrides 2017
FORESTRY AND DIFFUSE POLLUTION
RBMP Delivery Update Outer Hebrides 2017
Jackie McColm
SEPA

2. WHAT NEEDS DONE? Focus of cycle 2 is on Barriers and diffuse pollution
Also looking at improving our evidence where confidence in downgrades or pressure sources is not as high e.g. water bodies that are failing for an unknown reason.
To be completed by 2021;
8 barriers
8 unknown sources
1 hydro
2 discharges.

3. Progress to date

4. Progress to date
SSE Giosla hydro scheme – 2 measures this cycle and then 3 measures 3rd cycle. Negotiations are underway and on track.
LA has removed culvert grates to improve 3 WBs
Glen Tolsta water supply – revised to GEP
Historic barrier removed by OHFT with WEF £
Other hydro reviews are on track.
4 WBs with water quality issues have had their pressure changed due to a change in infomation.

5. Asset and historic barriers complete

7. What still needs done?
12 WBs are thought o be impacted by changes to their physical condition and form, mostly Harris but 1 on North Uist.
Diffuse pollution issues around the south end of Harris, classified as moderate.
Shellfish Water Protected Areas - SEPA are working with Food Standard Scotland, FSS and other partners to improve understanding of the pressure during cycle 2.