Dalgety Bay radiation: councillors get update on particles detected
The number of radioactive particles detected in Dalgety Bay are continuing to fall.
A total of 14 particles were discovered between January and October last year compared to a figure of 55 in 2024.
Members of Fife Council’s South and West Area Committee were given an update on ongoing radiation monitoring taking place in the town at their meeting on Wednesday.
Nina Patton, from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), said regular checks were continuing to take place.
“Sepa are continuing to undertake drone surveys and are hoping to do a couple of these this year to monitor any sediment movement,” she said.
“The number of particles discovered is coming down in January to October 2025, we found 14 particles and when you compare that to the figure of 2024 of 55, it has significantly dropped in numbers.
“We are still looking at the site on a regular basis and we are liaising with Fife Council where necessary with regard to coastal defences.”
She reassured the committee that particles that have been discovered were “very low radioactive activity”.
Ms Patton added: “The risk to the public remains low. We cannot guarantee everything has been removed. That is why we are still undertaking the monitoring and that is why the signage remains in place so people are asked to take precautions.”
The committee agreed that a six-monthly written update would now be given to the committee moving forward with SEPA willing to return to speak to councillors if a need arises.