Giant tunnel proposed to tackle Windermere sewage discharges
United Utilities, Environment Agency and local campaigners say 12-mile tunnel could take sewage away from England’s largest lake Plans are under way for a…
The Guardian reports: United Utilities, Environment Agency and local campaigners say 12-mile tunnel could take sewage away from England’s largest lake Plans are under way for a new giant tunnel to transport sewage away from Windermere, England’s largest lake.
Windermere, in the Lake District, has suffered from widespread raw sewage and bacterial pollution driven by discharges from United Utilities.
This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Windermere, United Utilities and England.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Windermere, United Utilities, England, Environment Agency
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- Environment
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