A short educational animation commissioned and co-produced by Dr Elizabeth Lawson and Dr Laura Major.

Animation produced by Media Coop, Glasgow. The animation is titled “Where does your water come from? Understanding private water supplies in Scotland”, published on YouTube and embedded via the project website.

The animation was commissioned via project “Taps Aff! Voicing experience of water scarcity in rural Scotland” project and is aimed at raising awareness of how private water supplies operate in rural and island contexts. It explains, in accessible terms, how private systems are sourced (e.g. spring, burn, borehole, rainwater), distributed, treated, and used, as well as the responsibilities involved in their upkeep.

Elizabeth and Laura  worked with animation professionals to ensure the film was accurate, engaging, and suitable for a non-specialist audience.

The animation supports public understanding of water infrastructure and highlights the challenges of living off the public mains. It is intended for use by community members, educators, and practitioners in environmental health, planning, and water resilience.