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Campaigning to stop sewage pollution in Windermere. “Manifestly unreasonable” Environment Agency, 2024. Visit https://t.co/Z8svuQkFOO to join the fight

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This is the reality of the #LakeDistrict Beautiful on the surface but all you have to do is look a little deeper to see what lurks beneath the water… I don’t swim nor let my dog swim below pipes like this. Taken on a very busy day yesterday. 🫵⬇️

This is the reality of the #LakeDistrict Beautiful on the surface but all you have to do is look a little deeper to see what lurks beneath the water… I don’t swim nor let my dog swim below pipes like this. Taken on a very busy day yesterday. 🫵⬇️

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Sewage discharging in #LakeDistrict river. United Utilities doing what they do best. Video taken at 10am this morning on the river Brathay. The Environment Agency is permitting up to 1.1 million litres a day of sewage to come out of this pipe. This is making its way into Englands largest lake in a UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 world heritage site and National Park. Save Windermere has made a new short film about this pipe ⬇️ Help the campaign by signing up to our website ⬇️ Feargal Sharkey Prof Jamie Woodward Windrush WASP

Sewage discharging in #LakeDistrict river. United Utilities doing what they do best. Video taken at 10am this morning on the river Brathay. The Environment Agency is permitting up to 1.1 million litres a day of sewage to come out of this pipe. This is making its way into Englands largest lake in a UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 world heritage site and National Park. Save Windermere has made a new short film about this pipe ⬇️ Help the campaign by signing up to our website ⬇️ Feargal Sharkey Prof Jamie Woodward Windrush WASP

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While I was striking in Windermere yesterday, demanding an end to sewage pollution, guess what was happening in Ambleside? Ambleside wastewater treatment works was discharging untreated sewage into the River Rothay. This goes into Englands largest lake which sits within a national park and UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 world heritage site. This cloudy concoction is full of everything from bacteria, viruses, parasites, to phosphorus. The water industry insists this is 95% freshwater, which, as you can see, is clearly not true. How much was released from this spill? We don’t know, as United Utilities does not collect volumetric data. We need an end to all treated and untreated sewage discharged into Windermere. More can be found here ⬇️

While I was striking in Windermere yesterday, demanding an end to sewage pollution, guess what was happening in Ambleside? Ambleside wastewater treatment works was discharging untreated sewage into the River Rothay. This goes into Englands largest lake which sits within a national park and UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 world heritage site. This cloudy concoction is full of everything from bacteria, viruses, parasites, to phosphorus. The water industry insists this is 95% freshwater, which, as you can see, is clearly not true. How much was released from this spill? We don’t know, as United Utilities does not collect volumetric data. We need an end to all treated and untreated sewage discharged into Windermere. More can be found here ⬇️

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If you’re eating your breakfast, look away This site has been a major focus of our campaign to end sewage pollution in Windermere. Because of our sustained pressure: - The EA is reviewing a permit that has remained unchanged since 1989 - Tankering at the site has increased by 171% - The EA is now attending regularly to check compliance, after almost a decade of absence - The water company is now investing to improve discharge standards, after we highlighted that the treatment process was identical to what was in place in 1978 But this still does not protect England’s largest lake. The only way to save Windermere is to stop the sewage once and for all. Final video filmed on 15 February 2023.

If you’re eating your breakfast, look away This site has been a major focus of our campaign to end sewage pollution in Windermere. Because of our sustained pressure: - The EA is reviewing a permit that has remained unchanged since 1989 - Tankering at the site has increased by 171% - The EA is now attending regularly to check compliance, after almost a decade of absence - The water company is now investing to improve discharge standards, after we highlighted that the treatment process was identical to what was in place in 1978 But this still does not protect England’s largest lake. The only way to save Windermere is to stop the sewage once and for all. Final video filmed on 15 February 2023.

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Which lake is full of sewage? Underwater photos and videos were taken on April 24th and April 25th 2025 Stop the sewage. Save Windermere.

Which lake is full of sewage? Underwater photos and videos were taken on April 24th and April 25th 2025 Stop the sewage. Save Windermere.

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⚠️ WARNING: Not one to watch while eating. ⚠️ This is what treated sewage looks like when it’s discharged in the Lake District. You’re looking at the sewage pipe from Langdale Wastewater Treatment Works, where it enters the River Brathay. This site is allowed to discharge up to 1.1 million litres a day of this ‘treated’ sewage. I know I wouldn’t want to swallow this while out for a swim — would you? This was filmed today at around 17:25. Happy Easter from United Utilities.

⚠️ WARNING: Not one to watch while eating. ⚠️ This is what treated sewage looks like when it’s discharged in the Lake District. You’re looking at the sewage pipe from Langdale Wastewater Treatment Works, where it enters the River Brathay. This site is allowed to discharge up to 1.1 million litres a day of this ‘treated’ sewage. I know I wouldn’t want to swallow this while out for a swim — would you? This was filmed today at around 17:25. Happy Easter from United Utilities.

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United Utilities has turned on jacuzzi mode for Easter Sunday in the #lakedistrict ! The EA is permitting up to 1.1 million litres a day and up to 13 litres a second to come out of this pipe. Langdale WWTW, where the pipe originates, has no UV disinfectant, so this likely contains a whole host of bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc., that you don’t want to be ingesting if you’re swimming in the river. Visit for more information Feargal Sharkey

United Utilities has turned on jacuzzi mode for Easter Sunday in the #lakedistrict ! The EA is permitting up to 1.1 million litres a day and up to 13 litres a second to come out of this pipe. Langdale WWTW, where the pipe originates, has no UV disinfectant, so this likely contains a whole host of bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc., that you don’t want to be ingesting if you’re swimming in the river. Visit for more information Feargal Sharkey

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It’s 2025, and sewage is destroying Windermere

It’s 2025, and sewage is destroying Windermere

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Which is the healthy river? Both clips were taken yesterday. Both are rivers around Windermere, and both have septic tanks discharging into them. But one is used as a dumping ground for both treated and untreated sewage by United Utilities, while the other is primarily impacted by agriculture.

Which is the healthy river? Both clips were taken yesterday. Both are rivers around Windermere, and both have septic tanks discharging into them. But one is used as a dumping ground for both treated and untreated sewage by United Utilities, while the other is primarily impacted by agriculture.

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Can you spot the difference? Both photos were taken on 18 August 2025, an hour apart. Stop the sewage. Save Windermere.

Can you spot the difference? Both photos were taken on 18 August 2025, an hour apart. Stop the sewage. Save Windermere.

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Rivers in the Lake District National Park should not look like this. Point sources of pollution upstream? Langdale wastewater treatment works and Elterwater pumping station.

Rivers in the Lake District National Park should not look like this. Point sources of pollution upstream? Langdale wastewater treatment works and Elterwater pumping station.

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Which river is the water company dumping sewage into? Underwater videos taken on the 18th and 25th of August 2025. Stop the sewage. Save Windermere

Which river is the water company dumping sewage into? Underwater videos taken on the 18th and 25th of August 2025. Stop the sewage. Save Windermere

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🚨 Breaking News: Record illegal sewage dumping 🚨 Our latest report—produced with Prof. Peter Hammond of Windrush Against Sewage Pollution—has revealed 140 days with illegal sewage spilling from the six sites around Windermere in 2024 alone. You’ll hear United Utilities cry that the analysis is wrong—but they've failed to provide any evidence to disprove any of the illegal spills revealed in this report. The BBC asked them to explain why it was incorrect. They couldn’t—or wouldn’t—do it. The full report can be found by following the link below

🚨 Breaking News: Record illegal sewage dumping 🚨 Our latest report—produced with Prof. Peter Hammond of Windrush Against Sewage Pollution—has revealed 140 days with illegal sewage spilling from the six sites around Windermere in 2024 alone. You’ll hear United Utilities cry that the analysis is wrong—but they've failed to provide any evidence to disprove any of the illegal spills revealed in this report. The BBC asked them to explain why it was incorrect. They couldn’t—or wouldn’t—do it. The full report can be found by following the link below

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The full film can be watched here:

The full film can be watched here:

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Parents are being warned not to let their children play in Mill Beck in Windermere. Following regular testing undertaken by Windermere Town Council, results have once again demonstrated sewage contamination entering the small beck that runs through Windermere village. For more than a decade, the Environment Agency has known about this sewage pollution. It has even narrowed the source down to a small number of locations along the beck, yet they have still failed to bring the problem to an end. The pollution has been attributed to misconnections, but no action has been taken to ensure the issue is resolved. United Utilities states on its website that, once an issue like this is reported, its operational teams will investigate the problem, write to local residents explaining how they will resolve the pollution and protect the local environment, and trace the source back to the property where the wastewater pipes are misconnected using techniques such as dye tracing and closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveys. If a misconnection is identified, the company says it will provide advice on the corrective work needed to fix the issue. So why haven’t the Environment Agency and United Utilities carried out this work and brought an end to a problem they have known about for more than ten years? Yes, it is ultimately the responsibility of the property owner to rectify a misconnection. But it is the responsibility of the Environment Agency to regulate pollution and of United Utilities to investigate and help identify the source. Neither should be acting as though this pollution is not happening in a river that is home to rare and protected species. This has been a known source of sewage pollution for more than a decade. There is no justification for allowing it to continue unresolved.

Parents are being warned not to let their children play in Mill Beck in Windermere. Following regular testing undertaken by Windermere Town Council, results have once again demonstrated sewage contamination entering the small beck that runs through Windermere village. For more than a decade, the Environment Agency has known about this sewage pollution. It has even narrowed the source down to a small number of locations along the beck, yet they have still failed to bring the problem to an end. The pollution has been attributed to misconnections, but no action has been taken to ensure the issue is resolved. United Utilities states on its website that, once an issue like this is reported, its operational teams will investigate the problem, write to local residents explaining how they will resolve the pollution and protect the local environment, and trace the source back to the property where the wastewater pipes are misconnected using techniques such as dye tracing and closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveys. If a misconnection is identified, the company says it will provide advice on the corrective work needed to fix the issue. So why haven’t the Environment Agency and United Utilities carried out this work and brought an end to a problem they have known about for more than ten years? Yes, it is ultimately the responsibility of the property owner to rectify a misconnection. But it is the responsibility of the Environment Agency to regulate pollution and of United Utilities to investigate and help identify the source. Neither should be acting as though this pollution is not happening in a river that is home to rare and protected species. This has been a known source of sewage pollution for more than a decade. There is no justification for allowing it to continue unresolved.

15,537 views • 6 days ago

Stop putting sh*t in our lake. The message is simple. I will be outside United Utilities information centre every Monday from 9am - 10am until a commitment is made to stop putting sewage into Windermere. We already have those wanting to join the strike so please head to if you have any ideas. Feargal Sharkey I would love it if you would consider joining me for an hour. Greta Thunberg feel free to come too…

Stop putting sh*t in our lake. The message is simple. I will be outside United Utilities information centre every Monday from 9am - 10am until a commitment is made to stop putting sewage into Windermere. We already have those wanting to join the strike so please head to if you have any ideas. Feargal Sharkey I would love it if you would consider joining me for an hour. Greta Thunberg feel free to come too…

764,929 views • 2 years ago

Blue green algae season in Windermere is starting to take off. With last year being the biggest sewage spilling year in recent times, I wonder what the summer will bring. If you see this, then I would suggest not entering the water and definitely don’t let your dogs near it. Just the other day, someone stopped me whilst I was recording with Countrystride and he told us that his dog was killed in 2010 from BGA toxicity in Windermere. It should be taken seriously. I’ve already received a few videos in the last week or so, including this one from yesterday morning. If you see algae like this, take pictures and videos and send them over to us on social media or by visiting our website

Blue green algae season in Windermere is starting to take off. With last year being the biggest sewage spilling year in recent times, I wonder what the summer will bring. If you see this, then I would suggest not entering the water and definitely don’t let your dogs near it. Just the other day, someone stopped me whilst I was recording with Countrystride and he told us that his dog was killed in 2010 from BGA toxicity in Windermere. It should be taken seriously. I’ve already received a few videos in the last week or so, including this one from yesterday morning. If you see algae like this, take pictures and videos and send them over to us on social media or by visiting our website

435,076 views • 2 years ago

🚨 Breaking News 🚨 Save Windermere has once again been involved in exposing United Utilities exploitation of Windermere. Today the BBC reported that in the last 3 years, United Utilities has ILLEGALLY dumped 143,000,000 litres of untreated sewage directly into Windermere from just one of their sites — that’s thethe equivalent of 23 million toilet flushes, 1,600 double-decker buses, or enough to fill Big Ben 30 times! 💩 According to the BBC, United Utilities claims they reported these incidents at Glebe Road Pumping Station as soon as they were aware, which suggests they simply didn’t know about the instances of illegality from 2021 to September 2023, despite it being their statutory obligation to show permit compliance. The BBC estimates an additional 24 incidents that weren’t reported at the time could have cost the company £2.5 million through lower rewards or greater penalties. You might be thinking, where’s the Environment Agency? Isn’t this their job? Well, once again, they’ve turned a blind eye. They’ve failed to ask for the data, failed to hold United Utilities accountable and failed to protect Windermere from this predatory behaviour. We need your help to stop this 🫵 👊 Tag Keir Starmer 👊 Email Keir Starmer 👊 Share the video with the hashtag #savewindermere Let’s try and get this trending. Keir Starmer has often spoken about his love for the Lake District. Now it’s time for him to put his money where his mouth is and end sewage pollution in Windermere once and for all. Windermere is a symbol of our cultural heritage, a key driver of the local and national economy, and a sanctuary for rare and protected wildlife. This is a national and international disgrace, one of the country’s greatest natural treasures is being exploited by the multi-billion pound private water company. It’s time for Westminster to act. Keir Starmer , it’s time to stop the sewage to Save Windermere. Read the full blog to see how we uncovered this shocking story 👉 BBC article 👉 Feargal Sharkey Tim Farron Jenny Jones Chris Packham @RobGMacfarlane Craig Bennett Jimmy Carr Joe Lycett Windrush WASP Marina Purkiss Carol Vorderman ALASTAIR CAMPBELL Caroline Lucas Gary Lineker Surfers Against Sewage George Monbiot Led By Donkeys Hugo Tagholm Paul Powlesland Davina McCall Rory Stewart Bear Grylls OBE Simon Reeve Warwick Davis alex thomson

🚨 Breaking News 🚨 Save Windermere has once again been involved in exposing United Utilities exploitation of Windermere. Today the BBC reported that in the last 3 years, United Utilities has ILLEGALLY dumped 143,000,000 litres of untreated sewage directly into Windermere from just one of their sites — that’s thethe equivalent of 23 million toilet flushes, 1,600 double-decker buses, or enough to fill Big Ben 30 times! 💩 According to the BBC, United Utilities claims they reported these incidents at Glebe Road Pumping Station as soon as they were aware, which suggests they simply didn’t know about the instances of illegality from 2021 to September 2023, despite it being their statutory obligation to show permit compliance. The BBC estimates an additional 24 incidents that weren’t reported at the time could have cost the company £2.5 million through lower rewards or greater penalties. You might be thinking, where’s the Environment Agency? Isn’t this their job? Well, once again, they’ve turned a blind eye. They’ve failed to ask for the data, failed to hold United Utilities accountable and failed to protect Windermere from this predatory behaviour. We need your help to stop this 🫵 👊 Tag Keir Starmer 👊 Email Keir Starmer 👊 Share the video with the hashtag #savewindermere Let’s try and get this trending. Keir Starmer has often spoken about his love for the Lake District. Now it’s time for him to put his money where his mouth is and end sewage pollution in Windermere once and for all. Windermere is a symbol of our cultural heritage, a key driver of the local and national economy, and a sanctuary for rare and protected wildlife. This is a national and international disgrace, one of the country’s greatest natural treasures is being exploited by the multi-billion pound private water company. It’s time for Westminster to act. Keir Starmer , it’s time to stop the sewage to Save Windermere. Read the full blog to see how we uncovered this shocking story 👉 BBC article 👉 Feargal Sharkey Tim Farron Jenny Jones Chris Packham @RobGMacfarlane Craig Bennett Jimmy Carr Joe Lycett Windrush WASP Marina Purkiss Carol Vorderman ALASTAIR CAMPBELL Caroline Lucas Gary Lineker Surfers Against Sewage George Monbiot Led By Donkeys Hugo Tagholm Paul Powlesland Davina McCall Rory Stewart Bear Grylls OBE Simon Reeve Warwick Davis alex thomson

359,173 views • 1 year ago

A simple message. Stop the sewage. New website. New brand. New Film. We are here to stay. Go to to find out more about our campaign and what we are doing to end all sewage discharges into Windermere Lake. #LakeDistrict #savewindermere #sewage

574,395 views • 3 years ago

⛔️Sewage following on the streets of the Lake District⛔️ You’ve just bought your ice cream, you’re heading for your boat trip with Windermere Lake Cruises, and you’re about to cross the road when your dog starts having a drink… Welcome to Windermere⬇️

⛔️Sewage following on the streets of the Lake District⛔️ You’ve just bought your ice cream, you’re heading for your boat trip with Windermere Lake Cruises, and you’re about to cross the road when your dog starts having a drink… Welcome to Windermere⬇️

477,203 views • 3 years ago

The WORSE thing I’ve seen at Far Sawrey stw so far🤢 Environment Agency We’ve sent copious amounts of evidence to you to show how this site is impacting the river This is going straight into Windermere lake. Imagine swallowing that as you swim in the lake!

The WORSE thing I’ve seen at Far Sawrey stw so far🤢 Environment Agency We’ve sent copious amounts of evidence to you to show how this site is impacting the river This is going straight into Windermere lake. Imagine swallowing that as you swim in the lake!

406,709 views • 3 years ago

Which river do you think looks healthier? River 1 🐟or River 2 💩 Leave your answer below ⬇️ This whole video was filmed yesterday (18 August 2025). And just to be clear - farming is the main input in the first river.

Which river do you think looks healthier? River 1 🐟or River 2 💩 Leave your answer below ⬇️ This whole video was filmed yesterday (18 August 2025). And just to be clear - farming is the main input in the first river.

89,018 views • 10 months ago

Just been sent this from the shores of Windermere this morning. Env Agency NW are you going to react this time?

Just been sent this from the shores of Windermere this morning. Env Agency NW are you going to react this time?

46,826 views • 8 months ago

Last year, Save Windermere, in partnership with Richard Flemmings , embarked on a groundbreaking data collection programme, backed by the UK Space Agency , to study England's largest freshwater lake, Windermere. Well, now we are incredibly excited to announce that we have the results! And they are incredibly straight forward: ➡️ There is a direct correlation between visitor loading in the area and algal growth in Windermere. ➡️ Algal growth has been shown to worsen when lake temperature increases. ➡️ There is no correlation between agriculture and algal spikes in Windermere. ➡️ In the last 3 years, there have been single days where over 300,000 people were in the catchment. ➡️ Despite owning the vast majority of sewage infrastructure in and around Windermere, United Utilities refused to provide any data for this publicly funded study to help protect our lake. This work builds on Save Windermere’s growing, rigorous scientific portfolio working closely with organisations like Windrush WASP and WildFish but this catchment-wide study with Richard Flemmings , looking at the overall health of Windermere, has now clearly demonstrated that when more people are here, we see more algae in the lake and the climate exacerbates this issue even further. This underscores the necessity for a long-term infrastructure investment plan, which surpasses the current inadequate proposals, addressing both untreated and treated sewage. Save Windermere now has even more evidence that justifies our overarching campaign message; stop putting sewage in Windermere. This solution has been implemented in lakes all over the world including the famous Lake Annecy in France. Their lake is now free from sewage and is classified as the cleanest in Europe. Similar action must be taken to protect this nation’s lake forever. Our full blog can be found here which also links to the full report and analysis produced by Map Impact ⬇️ BBC News (UK) story here ⬇️ BBC Breakfast Jonah Fisher

Last year, Save Windermere, in partnership with Richard Flemmings , embarked on a groundbreaking data collection programme, backed by the UK Space Agency , to study England's largest freshwater lake, Windermere. Well, now we are incredibly excited to announce that we have the results! And they are incredibly straight forward: ➡️ There is a direct correlation between visitor loading in the area and algal growth in Windermere. ➡️ Algal growth has been shown to worsen when lake temperature increases. ➡️ There is no correlation between agriculture and algal spikes in Windermere. ➡️ In the last 3 years, there have been single days where over 300,000 people were in the catchment. ➡️ Despite owning the vast majority of sewage infrastructure in and around Windermere, United Utilities refused to provide any data for this publicly funded study to help protect our lake. This work builds on Save Windermere’s growing, rigorous scientific portfolio working closely with organisations like Windrush WASP and WildFish but this catchment-wide study with Richard Flemmings , looking at the overall health of Windermere, has now clearly demonstrated that when more people are here, we see more algae in the lake and the climate exacerbates this issue even further. This underscores the necessity for a long-term infrastructure investment plan, which surpasses the current inadequate proposals, addressing both untreated and treated sewage. Save Windermere now has even more evidence that justifies our overarching campaign message; stop putting sewage in Windermere. This solution has been implemented in lakes all over the world including the famous Lake Annecy in France. Their lake is now free from sewage and is classified as the cleanest in Europe. Similar action must be taken to protect this nation’s lake forever. Our full blog can be found here which also links to the full report and analysis produced by Map Impact ⬇️ BBC News (UK) story here ⬇️ BBC Breakfast Jonah Fisher

118,338 views • 2 years ago

🚨 OUR LATEST FILM is OUT NOW 🚨 Following a week of sold-out screenings, our latest film Origin — A Journey to Find the Source of Windermere is now live on YouTube. This film exposes the truth about what is happening to England's largest freshwater lake, sets out how we protect it for future generations, and marks a defining moment in time for Windermere. Please share it with your followers, friends, family, colleagues, neighbours — anyone and everyone. Every share helps us reach more people and drive change. You can watch the full film by following the link below 👇

🚨 OUR LATEST FILM is OUT NOW 🚨 Following a week of sold-out screenings, our latest film Origin — A Journey to Find the Source of Windermere is now live on YouTube. This film exposes the truth about what is happening to England's largest freshwater lake, sets out how we protect it for future generations, and marks a defining moment in time for Windermere. Please share it with your followers, friends, family, colleagues, neighbours — anyone and everyone. Every share helps us reach more people and drive change. You can watch the full film by following the link below 👇

40,110 views • 7 months ago

Here is untreated sewage being dumped into a Site of Special Scientific Interest from Near Sawrey wastewater treatment works. Not only is this a SSSI but it is also within a National Park and World Heritage Site. Those who are supposed to have been protecting our environment have failed. The Environment Agency is an ineffective organisation that does not show any desire to hold polluters accountable. This is yet another example of United Utilities' inadequate investment annihilating our natural world. What's going to happen following this? I suspect nothing. Business as usual here in the Lake District National Park. Over the last 3 years this site had spilled untreated sewage into this SSSI for 4823 hours in an unknown quantity (Prof Jamie Woodward ) Analysis by Peter Hammond from Windrush WASP has show that this site spills illegally. Env Agency NW have you ever prosecuted for this activity at this site ? Find out more about United Utilities sewage dumping in Windermere and our fight to put a stop to it by signing up to our website ⬇️

Here is untreated sewage being dumped into a Site of Special Scientific Interest from Near Sawrey wastewater treatment works. Not only is this a SSSI but it is also within a National Park and World Heritage Site. Those who are supposed to have been protecting our environment have failed. The Environment Agency is an ineffective organisation that does not show any desire to hold polluters accountable. This is yet another example of United Utilities' inadequate investment annihilating our natural world. What's going to happen following this? I suspect nothing. Business as usual here in the Lake District National Park. Over the last 3 years this site had spilled untreated sewage into this SSSI for 4823 hours in an unknown quantity (Prof Jamie Woodward ) Analysis by Peter Hammond from Windrush WASP has show that this site spills illegally. Env Agency NW have you ever prosecuted for this activity at this site ? Find out more about United Utilities sewage dumping in Windermere and our fight to put a stop to it by signing up to our website ⬇️

113,115 views • 2 years ago

Something is destroying this river. How bad is it? Make sure you watch to the end... We have been studying the rivers that feed into Windermere with our partners at WildFish to determine how impactful sewage is to the freshwater ecology of the Lake District National Park and UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 World Heritage Site. As of today, we are now live with our first annual report, studying the abundance and diversity of invertebrates (insects) at 6 key river sites, with data collected and analysed by independent expert entomologists Dr Nick Everall and Sam Green . Some of the results are truly shocking. In this short video, we highlight our stark findings from Wilfin Beck in October of 2023… But the nightmare doesn’t stop there - read the full report at and make sure to subscribe for more updates very soon. The Times and Sunday Times covered this as part of their clean it up campaign just this morning Feargal Sharkey Windrush WASP RiverActionUK Prof Jamie Woodward

Something is destroying this river. How bad is it? Make sure you watch to the end... We have been studying the rivers that feed into Windermere with our partners at WildFish to determine how impactful sewage is to the freshwater ecology of the Lake District National Park and UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 World Heritage Site. As of today, we are now live with our first annual report, studying the abundance and diversity of invertebrates (insects) at 6 key river sites, with data collected and analysed by independent expert entomologists Dr Nick Everall and Sam Green . Some of the results are truly shocking. In this short video, we highlight our stark findings from Wilfin Beck in October of 2023… But the nightmare doesn’t stop there - read the full report at and make sure to subscribe for more updates very soon. The Times and Sunday Times covered this as part of their clean it up campaign just this morning Feargal Sharkey Windrush WASP RiverActionUK Prof Jamie Woodward

95,753 views • 2 years ago

Who’s paying for the damage already done to Windermere ?

Who’s paying for the damage already done to Windermere ?

112,387 views • 3 years ago

What’s happening on the River Brathay, which flows into Windermere? Yes, you do get natural foam in rivers — but the scale of this, especially with the grey scum on the water’s surface, seems to be something different. Hopefully EA attends and samples. I’ve got a sample in the back of my car if anyone wants it. This was taken yesterday morning before the storm.

What’s happening on the River Brathay, which flows into Windermere? Yes, you do get natural foam in rivers — but the scale of this, especially with the grey scum on the water’s surface, seems to be something different. Hopefully EA attends and samples. I’ve got a sample in the back of my car if anyone wants it. This was taken yesterday morning before the storm.

37,077 views • 9 months ago

22nd June 2022 I was called to a fish death on Cunsey Beck. I have never witnessed anything like it. The message is simple; #UUShowUsThePoo Give us the data from Near Sawrey wwtw Please take 8 minutes today to see what happened to the Cunsey ⬇️

22nd June 2022 I was called to a fish death on Cunsey Beck. I have never witnessed anything like it. The message is simple; #UUShowUsThePoo Give us the data from Near Sawrey wwtw Please take 8 minutes today to see what happened to the Cunsey ⬇️

112,646 views • 3 years ago

Now, THIS is exciting. Save Windermere has partnered with Map Impact and the UK Space Agency in what we believe is the most innovative data collection project ever constructed to study the inputs into Windermere. The project will use satellite imagery to study chlorophyll-a concentrations in Windermere. Chlorophyll-a is synonymous with phosphorus loading. Phosphorus is the key nutrient that’s causing the decline of Windermere. This satellite imagery will be used in conjunction with data from one of the UK's largest mobile networks, which will provide anonymised cellular data to determine the number of people within the Windermere catchment at any given moment. This will enable us to quantify the pressure from human activity (i.e., sewage) in the area and its impact on phosphorus concentrations in the lake. This will then be compared with other inputs like land use to see how impactful sewage is in comparison to these. To find out more, please visit this link and sign up for the website to receive key updates from the project as it progresses.

Now, THIS is exciting. Save Windermere has partnered with Map Impact and the UK Space Agency in what we believe is the most innovative data collection project ever constructed to study the inputs into Windermere. The project will use satellite imagery to study chlorophyll-a concentrations in Windermere. Chlorophyll-a is synonymous with phosphorus loading. Phosphorus is the key nutrient that’s causing the decline of Windermere. This satellite imagery will be used in conjunction with data from one of the UK's largest mobile networks, which will provide anonymised cellular data to determine the number of people within the Windermere catchment at any given moment. This will enable us to quantify the pressure from human activity (i.e., sewage) in the area and its impact on phosphorus concentrations in the lake. This will then be compared with other inputs like land use to see how impactful sewage is in comparison to these. To find out more, please visit this link and sign up for the website to receive key updates from the project as it progresses.

81,543 views • 2 years ago

Our latest message to United Utilities. Stop the sewage. Save Windermere.

Our latest message to United Utilities. Stop the sewage. Save Windermere.

19,507 views • 5 months ago

Today, we are a significant step closer to ensuring Windermere is protected for future generations. This is a truly historic moment for our lake. Over the last four years, our grassroots movement has highlighted the challenges facing our lake, and today, we have succeeded in bringing the government and all essential stakeholders together around a single, shared ambition: to end sewage pollution in Windermere once and for all. Speaking on the shores of the lake, Environment Minister Steve Reed made a groundbreaking commitment: “The government has pledged to work with us and local partners to eliminate all sewage discharges into Windermere.” This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without you. To our supporters, volunteers, businesses, and organisations who stood with us—thank you. We also acknowledge the leadership of United Utilities CEO Louise Beardmore and Environment Agency Area Director Carol Holt, who have worked with us in recent months to make today’s announcement possible. But let’s be clear—this is not the end. While today’s announcement is a breakthrough, it is still just a promise. Nothing is legally binding, and we won’t let this urgent issue be kicked into the long grass. We must keep up the pressure until these words turn into real, cast-iron commitments. We need you now more than ever. Stay with us. Support the fight. Help us secure a sewage-free Windermere. Together, we can make Windermere the cleanest lake in the country—preserving its beauty for generations to come. It’s time to stop the sewage. It’s time to Save Windermere.

Today, we are a significant step closer to ensuring Windermere is protected for future generations. This is a truly historic moment for our lake. Over the last four years, our grassroots movement has highlighted the challenges facing our lake, and today, we have succeeded in bringing the government and all essential stakeholders together around a single, shared ambition: to end sewage pollution in Windermere once and for all. Speaking on the shores of the lake, Environment Minister Steve Reed made a groundbreaking commitment: “The government has pledged to work with us and local partners to eliminate all sewage discharges into Windermere.” This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without you. To our supporters, volunteers, businesses, and organisations who stood with us—thank you. We also acknowledge the leadership of United Utilities CEO Louise Beardmore and Environment Agency Area Director Carol Holt, who have worked with us in recent months to make today’s announcement possible. But let’s be clear—this is not the end. While today’s announcement is a breakthrough, it is still just a promise. Nothing is legally binding, and we won’t let this urgent issue be kicked into the long grass. We must keep up the pressure until these words turn into real, cast-iron commitments. We need you now more than ever. Stay with us. Support the fight. Help us secure a sewage-free Windermere. Together, we can make Windermere the cleanest lake in the country—preserving its beauty for generations to come. It’s time to stop the sewage. It’s time to Save Windermere.

37,468 views • 1 year ago

⚠️ Is this acceptable in a National Park?⚠️ On Wednesday, 20 August, we witnessed this happening - right in the heart of the Lake District. At the same time, I was filming with Rob Dymott for his Leave Curious YouTube channel. I took Rob on an exclusive tour of the Windermere catchment to expose the truth: ➡️ Sewage is the biggest threat to Windermere ➡️ Farming being used as a convenient scapegoat ➡️ And how we can finally end sewage pollution and Save Windermere forever See it for yourself. Watch the full video via the link below ⬇️

⚠️ Is this acceptable in a National Park?⚠️ On Wednesday, 20 August, we witnessed this happening - right in the heart of the Lake District. At the same time, I was filming with Rob Dymott for his Leave Curious YouTube channel. I took Rob on an exclusive tour of the Windermere catchment to expose the truth: ➡️ Sewage is the biggest threat to Windermere ➡️ Farming being used as a convenient scapegoat ➡️ And how we can finally end sewage pollution and Save Windermere forever See it for yourself. Watch the full video via the link below ⬇️

24,418 views • 10 months ago