Pollution Incident Dead Fish Burn of Carron Near Aberlour
Summary
SEPA is investigating a pollution incident on the Burn of Carron near Aberlour, Scotland, that caused dead fish. Reports of white discoloration and a turpentine-like odour were received on 14 April. Officers traced the source to a layby on the A95 road. The Spey Fishery Board reported additional impacts including dead fish. SEPA officers confirmed on 15 April that water is now running clear. The investigation remains ongoing.
What changed
SEPA published an update on 16 April 2026 regarding an ongoing investigation into a pollution incident on the Burn of Carron near Aberlour. The incident resulted in dead fish and white discoloration of the water with a turpentine-like odour. Pollution was traced to a layby on the A95 road. The Spey Fishery Board reported significant impacts including dead fish. Officers confirmed on 15 April that water is now running clear.
Affected parties and the public should monitor for updates. Anyone with information about the pollution incident is urged to contact SEPA immediately. This is an active investigation with no compliance obligations or penalties currently stated.
What to do next
- Monitor for updates on the investigation
- Contact SEPA on 0800 80 70 60 or online if you have information relating to the pollution incident
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Investigation following a pollution incident and dead fish on the Burn of Carron, near Aberlour
Date published: 16 April 2026
Environmental incident SEPA are investigating a pollution incident resulting in dead fish on the Burn of Carron, near Aberlour.
We received a report of white discolouration in the water on the afternoon of Tuesday 14th April. On attending, our officers confirmed the impact to the water and detected a turpentine-like odour. Impacts to the burn appeared to be localised at the time, and initial investigations traced the pollution back to a layby on the A95.
We received a further report of white discolouration and more significant impacts in the evening from the Spey Fishery Board, including a number of dead fish. The Spey Fishery Board tracked the source back to the same layby.
Officers attended the layby this morning (Wednesday 15th April) and confirmed the water in the burn is now running clear.
As our investigation continues, SEPA officers remain in the area. We would urge anyone who has information relating to this pollution incident to contact us immediately on 0800 80 70 60 or online at www.sepa.org.uk/report.
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