Scottish Water is the Authority responsible for supplying domestic water to all properties connected to the public main, and for taking away waste water by means of the public sewer. More information on the services they provide can be found on the Scottish Water website.
If you need to report a problem with either the drinking water supply, or waste water service you receive you should contact Scottish Water directly on 0800 077 8778 or alternatively you can report problems via the Scottish Water online Portal.
Businesses should visit the commercial section of Scottish Water's website for more information on the services available.
Not all properties are connected to the public system and if you are not served by Scottish Water, please see our separate section on Private Water Supplies for more information.
In Scotland, lead does not occur naturally in significant concentrations in our water supplies. The problem arises when drinking water comes into contact with lead supply pipes, lead tanks, lead solder joints on copper pipes, or inferior quality brass fittings and taps, particularly for longer periods (eg overnight, weekends, holidays periods). This can result in high lead levels in the drinking water supply.
If you suspect you may have lead pipes, the Council encourages you to undertake further works with a view to establishing whether lead is present and to take steps to replace them; and as a short-term, implement some precautionary measures to protect your health.
Information on the health effects of exposure to lead can be found on the NHS Inform website.
Environmental Health
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
Tel: 01259 450000
Email: ehealth@clacks.gov.uk