Scottish Water investigates chemical waste reports

The issue has led to its staff facing what the company described as a “race against time” to stabilise the water treatment process to prevent damage to the local environment.

Scottish Water said it was in touch with large commercial customers in the area to ensure there were no problems with the waste they were licensed to discharge.

Regional waste water operations manager Craig Low said: “Each of our Waste Water Treatment Works across Scotland is designed to meet the needs of homes and businesses within its area, while protecting the local environment.

“Any sudden and significant change in the strength and composition of waste water has potential to disrupt the treatment process and harm the natural environment that it works to protect.

“Following several events which our teams have had to respond to in Kemnay, Oldmeldrum and Daviot, we are investigating all potential causes.”