Bottled water distributed after diesel spill into River Dochart

Bottled water is being delivered in Killin after diesel contaminated a local water treatment plant, and Scottish Water has warned residents to use tap water only for flushing.

Bottled water is being delivered to Killin residents for a second day after diesel entered the River Dochart and affected a local water treatment plant. Scottish Water said the plant was shut as a precaution after people reported a strong solvent taste in their water and in the air following an attempted fuel theft. Teams and volunteers have been working round the clock to provide bottled water and support, and a hot food van is operating in the village. The operator of the nearby petrol site, Certas Energy, reported a fuel loss after equipment on site suggested an attempted theft and said it is investigating while engaging with police, SEPA and the Health and Safety Executive. Key facts: - Door-to-door bottled water deliveries have been carried out to affected properties and will be repeated on Saturday. - Scottish Water closed the affected treatment works and warned residents that tap water should only be used for flushing; boiling will not make it safe to drink. - The incident followed an attempted theft at the GULF Lix Toll petrol site; Certas Energy said investigations are ongoing and authorities have been notified. - Scottish Water said it is working with SEPA and NHS partners to monitor water quality, is flushing the network, and has set up an information point at McLaren Hall. Summary: Local water supplies in parts of Killin remain disrupted and community support is in place while teams work to restore normal service. Investigations into how fuel entered the river are ongoing and authorities including police, SEPA and the Health and Safety Executive have been engaged. Door-to-door bottled water deliveries will continue and staff will remain on site until safe supplies are restored.