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Fuel Spill Contaminates Killin Water Supply
20 Feb
Summary
- Tap water in Killin is unusable due to a fuel spillage.
- Residents reported a solvent smell and taste in their water.
- Water tankers will provide a temporary supply to the village.
Residents of Killin have been urgently advised against using their tap water after a substantial fuel spillage occurred in the River Dochart. The contamination event, which residents first noticed on Friday morning due to a peculiar solvent taste and smell in their water, is believed to have begun on Thursday evening.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency confirmed that officers were dispatched to investigate the source of the spillage, with ongoing investigations underway. Killin Community Council highlighted the severity of the incident via their Facebook page, describing it as a major contamination.
To mitigate the disruption, water tankers are being deployed to the village to ensure a temporary supply for residents. Scottish Water has also dispatched a team to address the situation and assess the impact of the fuel spillage on the local water system.
