MSP Questions Scottish Water On Warning Delay

Local MSP Stewart Stevenson has questioned Scottish Water on delays in informing Peterhead residents of contamination to their water supply.

The MSP has also received complaints that Scottish Water’s Emergency Helpline went unanswered for long periods of time.

Commenting, Mr Stevenson said:

“I understand that the company responsible for the contamination reported it immediately to the authorities. Scottish Water have experience of handling situations like these so it makes it all the more concerning that there should have been difficulties encountered by those trying to telephone the emergency helpline.

“In addition, I have received reports that, in some cases, notification that the water supply had been contaminated was not given until some five hours later.

“I have taken these issues up with the Chief Executive of Scottish Water as it is completely unacceptable that a delay of this length should have occurred.

“I am grateful to the work done by Scottish Water staff in getting supplies of bottled water to those affected and I trust that a clean supply will be restored very soon.”