WATEK CATCHMENT AEEAS IN SCOTLAND 285 



Inverurie obtains its water supply from deep springs 

 in Baikie Howe, a valley about 8 miles distant. On the 

 gathering ground, 500 acres of arable land, between 524 

 and 800 feet elevation, there are four small farms or crofts 

 with steadings, the sanitary arrangements of which are 

 inspected from time to time. Inspection chambers are 

 provided at each spring, and the water is passed tlirough 

 screens and sand filters. The Burgh owns the farm of 

 Mill of Eastertown, 202 acres in extent, of which about 

 30 acres are within the water catchment area. The water 

 from Baikie Howe is distributed from Bransbutt reservoir. 

 The old supply of the Burgh, also from deep springs, is 

 collected in the Hillhead reservoir, which is used now in 

 reserve. 



