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Edinburgh locals share concerns after potential pollution spotted in waters near Portobello Beach, a popular swimming spot.

Concerns over potential pollution in waters near popular swimming spot Anna Bryan

Rain water and sewage floods their back gardens

Residents living with sewage flooded gardens 'dreading' summer Jolene Campbell

A SEPA officer discovered an algal bloom at Belhaven Bay, near Dunbar, while investigating a potential sewage leak.

Algal blooms found at beach after 'sewage leak' concerns Anna Bryan

The community flowerbed in Linlithgow which highlights the impact of drought.

Linlithgow Burgh Beautiful group encourages water conservation through flower di... Kevin Quinn

Stock photo by John Devlin.

Fly-tipping costs West Lothian Council £200,000 a year Stuart Sommerville, LDR

Scots are being warned not to waste water as an 'early warning' of possible summer shortages is issued. Picture: Getty Images

Taps off: ‘Early warning’ of summer water shortages in Scotland Ilona Amos

Picture of the River Esk pollution in Musselburgh (Photo: Shona McIntosh).

Clean-up work continues one week on from pollution incident in the River Esk Beth Murray

Pictures of the pollution in the River Esk. (Picture credit: Shona McIntosh)

East Lothian Council says tanker will be deployed to extract pollution Beth Murray

A 'Don't Recycle' label on plastic packaging.

Scotland drops the ball on recycling Jane Bradley

Emergency services have been deployed.

Major incident stood down in Hawick as flood waters recede Beth Murray

Scotland flooding: These 10 pictures show dramatic flooding following several weather warnings and major traffic disruption

These 12 dramatic pictures show the extent of the overnight flooding Beth Murray

A flood warning has been issued for Edinburgh and the Lothians

SEPA issues flood warnings for Edinburgh and the Lothians Anna Bryan

The Scottish Environmental Agency has issued five flood alerts and 17 flood warnings.

SEPA issues flood warnings for parts of Scotland Anna Bryan

Edinburgh University will plant thousands of trees

Edinburgh Uni's tree plan to hit carbon neutral target Stephen Wilkie

The Riverfly group carrying out sampling work at the Esk.

Esk Valley Trust and Riverfly join forces Kevin Quinn

Heavy downpours in July caused flooding in parts of Edinburgh, including Stockbridge.

Readers' letters: Stockbridge flooding lessons not learned By The Newsroom

Edinburgh weather: Yellow weather warning issued as the Capital prepares for thunderstorms

Flood alerts and yellow weather warnings in place for the Capital Rachel Mackie

An artist's impression of how the new ground flare will appear.

Mossmorran: Ground flare approved at controversial gas plant Jon Brady

There is clearly pollution in the River Esk at Rosslyn Castle.

Concerns raised about pollution in River Esk Kevin Quinn

Scotland is braced for thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Flood alerts and disruption warning amid heavy rain and thunderstorms Scott McCartney

Some of Scotland’s rivers could become hotspots for water scarcity, according to a new study.

Scottish rivers face water scarcity Gary Flockhart

Unplanned flaring at Mossmorran petro chemical plant in Fife Sunday April 2019

Mossmorran: Flaring to be 'exception rather than the norm' as £140m upgrade star... Allan Crow

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said any flooding impacts are most likely to include flooding to low-lying land and roads and individual properties.

Flood warnings across Edinburgh and the Lothians Gary Flockhart

The flaring above Mossmorran chemical plant in Fife. Pic: Ash Alay/ Elaine Green

Major flaring at Mossmorran chemical plant Jamie McKenzie

Midlothian waste recycling plant rejected rubbish due to too much dog poo

Local recycling plant rejected rubbish due to too much dog poo Marie Sharp

Ducks could be seen swimming close to the substance. Pic: contributed

'Disgusting sludge' spotted in Leith dock Jamie McKenzie

Diver Shane in the Water of Leith. Pic: Hilary Thacker/ Friends of Water of Leith Basin.

Diver finds cars in Water of Leith basin Jamie McKenzie

Sewage on the River South Esk.

River pollution group underway John A. MacInnes

Cars were damaged after the flooding at car parks at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy. Pic: Annie Blair.

Over a month's worth of rain falls overnight in Fife Jamie McKenzie

Salmon fishery board chiefs are concerned by the sewage spill from the East Calder Waste Water Treatment Works.

Calls for 'urgent action' over sewage spill Jamie McKenzie

Summer sunshine and warm temperatures will give way to a low pressure front which will bring heavy rain to Scotland this weekend with some parts to get a month's worth of rainfall in 48 hours. Jacob King/PA Wire

A month's worth of rain to fall over parts of Scotland this weekend Alison Campsie

Multiple lightning strikes lit up the sky above Sighthill, Edinburgh, on Friday night. Pictures and Video: Jamie Mackinnon

Watch incredible footage of multiple lightning strikes in Edinburgh sky Jamie McKenzie

In April last year, the regulator’s Pollution Hotline received a record 900 public complaints after a flare at the site burned for six days. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

SEPA to seek prosecution over Mossmorran plant flaring Conor Marlborough