In a groundbreaking move, Save Windermere has just filed a statutory nuisance complaint against United Utilities with Westmorland and Furness Council.
Working with environmental barrister Nicholas Ostrowski, Save Windermere is demanding an immediate investigation into sewage dumping in and around Ambleside. We've provided the council with evidence documenting 113 incidents of discharges over 13 months.
If the council confirms the nuisance, an abatement notice will be served, requiring United Utilities to limit or halt sewage discharges from Ambleside Wastewater Treatment Works and other locations around Ambleside. Failure to comply could lead to prosecution and fines until the nuisance ceases.
You can read the letter and full blog here:
https://www.savewindermere.com/news/statutory-nuisance
All of our scientific and data collection efforts aim to drive change and action—this is a prime example. Over the past year, our volunteer network has diligently gathered evidence. Now, we must pressure those in power to take decisive action to protect Windermere from sewage for our local community and the nation.
Thank you for your unwavering support. We must keep fighting!
Visit our website to take action before the general election, sign our 10-point plan for a sewage-free Windermere, and join us on June 29th for our March Against Sewage.