"This tool can be used to assess the current condition of peat within drinking water catchments, which can have a large impact on source water quality. Using the tool, we should be able to identify specific areas to focus ground based activities; this may include more detailed surveys as well as potential peat restoration. This will save on unnecessary surveys, which can often involve considerable man power due to the location and nature of the terrain. The tool will also provide a baseline from which we can evaluate any change. Scottish Water is committed to providing wholesome water to our customers. To help achieve this it is important that our source water quality is protected both now and for the future. Using this tool will help us towards this goal.”