The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) has stood by while our lake is continually put at risk. We are calling on the LDNPA to finally take a stand and to take action to protect our lake.
We need your help.
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As the planning authority, the LDNPA is responsible for the sustainable development of the National Park, but one development currently being proposed has some serious red flags.
Whilst we have NO objection to Pearsall House being converted into a hotel, we firmly believe that the LDNPA must reject the proposal based on the fact that United Utilities’ current sewage network and their proposed solution to manage the increased demands on their infrastructure are completely inadequate and will likely increase the risk of raw sewage spilling into Windermere. The site in question, Ferry House Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW), currently operates as a cesspit, with tankers driven to the site to empty it several times a week. Recent evidence shows that it has already overflowed, leading to sewage entering the lake.
The current site does not have the capacity, UU’s proposals are grossly inadequate, and the solution is very straightforward: convert the site into a proper pumping station.
Despite evidence of illegal spills and overcapacity, the LDNPA has remained silent while our lake is exploited. Not only have they watched the clear exploitation of our freshwater, but they have also taken funding directly from the polluter, with UU contributing £30,000 to just one of their projects. We believe it is entirely unacceptable for the LDNPA to accept this money, given the extent of sewage dumping in the National Park. This is unacceptable.
We demand the LDNPA reject this proposal and protect Windermere’s water and environment. Our lake deserves better.
YOU can now help us by sending an email to the LDNP on this matter. Head to the link in my bio. This will only take you 30 seconds.