Campaigning to stop sewage pollution in Windermere. “Manifestly unreasonable” Environment Agency, 2024 www.savewindermere.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3ln3lh44iis2p⚠️ WARNING: Not one to watch while eating. This is treated sewage being discharged from Langdale Wastewater Treatment Works, where it enters the River Brathay. I wouldn’t want to swallow this while out for a swim — would you? This was taken Wednesday at 17:25 Happy Easter from United Utilities.18 Apr 2025 12:06 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3ln3lh44iis2phttps://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3llenpcmb3222Today, you’ll no doubt see the shocking revelations about the mass sewage dumping that has taken place across the country in 2024. We’ve been featured in the Guardian by Sandra Laville. Windermere sewage dumping within ⬇️ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/27/sewage-dumps-windermere-must-end-says-activist-matt-staniek27 Mar 2025 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3llenpcmb3222https://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3ljkohm3sw22vBreaking News New data obtained by Save Windermere and analysed by Professor Peter Hammond shows that since 2020, United Utilities has dumped 33,410 hours of untreated sewage into Windermere — which is the equivalent 1,392 full days. It's worth noting there are only 1,827 days between 2020 and 202404 Mar 2025 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljkohm3sw22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3lg67iww6lc2kWeek 64 of the Strike Against Sewage We are back outside UU’s Windermere HQ, to hold them accountable for the pollution affecting our lake We need bold action to achieve an end to sewage pollution in Windermere. This will protect Windermere for the nation—now and forever.20 Jan 2025 11:14 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg67iww6lc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3lg66mbqzq22kIn a major victory for Save Windermere, United Utilities (UU) has withdrawn their appeals against the ICO’s decision to release environmental information. They have also disclosed the data they were fighting to withhold. Full statement: https://www.savewindermere.com/news/uu-drops-ico-appeals20 Jan 2025 10:58 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg66mbqzq22khttps://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3lfrepojvbc2lYesterday’s sunset over Windermere. Photos can never truly do it justice—it really is such a remarkable place. savewindermere.com15 Jan 2025 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfrepojvbc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3lfmwmej2xk2a🚨Breaking news🚨 We have released an in-depth report on Far Sawrey WWTW This report explores issues including the outdated 1989 permit, ecological harm to Wilfin Beck, and evidence of stagnation in treatment standards that have potentially remained unchanged since 1978, to name just a few.13 Jan 2025 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfmwmej2xk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3lf3a4v52os2fWeek 62 of the Strike Against Sewage The snow feels like it’s been and gone very quickly here in Windermere. I cannot tell you how excited we are about a few things we have in the pipeline as we speak, so keep watching—2025 is going to be a year to remember for Save Windermere.06 Jan 2025 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf3a4v52os2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3ldgdxb4jy22yWeek 59 of the Strike Against Sewage With just a week until Christmas, the festive spirit is arriving at the strike! The standout ask today: All we want for Christmas is no poo in Windermere. I wonder if @mariahcareybrasil.bsky.social would consider a rewrite? www.savewindermere.com16 Dec 2024 12:39 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldgdxb4jy22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3ld6j3wdwck25One of these photos was taken recently below Ambleside wastewater treatment works, while the other two were taken in areas with only agricultural input. Can you guess which one is from below the sewage works?13 Dec 2024 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld6j3wdwck25https://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3ld6j3wdwck25One of these photos was taken recently below Ambleside wastewater treatment works, while the other two were taken in areas with only agricultural input. Can you guess which one is from below the sewage works?13 Dec 2024 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld6j3wdwck25https://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3lcwwcc4pl22qYesterday was week 58 of the Strike Against Sewage Joe Crowley and BBC Panorama are back with yet another eye-opening report, this time they highlight more regulatory oversights and an accounting trick that seems to have artificially inflated Severn Trent's balance sheet by over a billion pounds. ⬇️10 Dec 2024 09:25 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcwwcc4pl22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3lckq6nhd6c2rA month ago, we had the immense privilege of not only taking over the Patagonia shop window (which is still there!) but also hosting a fantastic evening to talk about our campaign. Once again, we had the honour of sharing the stage with the formidable @jamie-woodward.bsky.social05 Dec 2024 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lckq6nhd6c2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3lcddibd3cs2xWeek 57 of the Strike Against Sewage Today, we discussed plans for the Christmas period, and we can confirm that we’ll be here on the 23rd and 30th of December! For those who have time off work, please feel free to come down and join us. #protest #strike #lakedistrict #windermere02 Dec 2024 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcddibd3cs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3lcddibd3cs2xWeek 57 of the Strike Against Sewage Today, we discussed plans for the Christmas period, and we can confirm that we’ll be here on the 23rd and 30th of December! For those who have time off work, please feel free to come down and join us. #protest #strike #lakedistrict #windermere02 Dec 2024 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcddibd3cs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3lbtqpaxgg22tSuddenly the EDM monitor is offline… coincidence ? www.savewindermere.com [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Nov 2024 09:42 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbtqpaxgg22thttps://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3lbrhotxqsk24Week 56 of the Strike Against Sewage - Storm Bert and 7 million litres of sewage in Windermere? We were fortunate to have the wind without the rain this morning as Storm Bert caused disruption across the country. But there has been sewage dumping. Here’s a breakdown from one site ⬇️🧵25 Nov 2024 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbrhotxqsk24https://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3lbrhotxqsk24Week 56 of the Strike Against Sewage - Storm Bert and 7 million litres of sewage in Windermere? We were fortunate to have the wind without the rain this morning as Storm Bert caused disruption across the country. But there has been sewage dumping. Here’s a breakdown from one site ⬇️🧵25 Nov 2024 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbrhotxqsk24https://bsky.app/profile/savewindermere.bsky.social/post/3lbi3bogft22kThe full film can be watched here: https://youtu.be/zPUwFOSOWdE?si=a_PkqnTcBVuUZKm_21 Nov 2024 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:muea5ab4zypx7u74vec6eq5n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbi3bogft22k