Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We know that the lake is suffering from algae blooms brought on the by the changing climate and increasing temperature of the water.
Windermere also has a long history of phosphorus inputs into the lake and, like all lakes, its condition has altered over time and we have a part to play in this.
There are 192 discharge permits which allow discharges into the lake or small rivers that flow into it -23% of those permits are United Utilities’ responsibility, with the remaining 77% owned by other third parties. That means partnership working is key to improving water quality in Windermere as no single organisation can address the concerns about its health.
What is United Utilities doing about it? Find out more: unitedutilities.com/about-us/cumbria/windermere/action-windermere
We know that the lake is suffering from algae blooms brought on the by the changing climate and increasing temperature of the water.
Windermere also has a long history of phosphorus inputs into the lake and, like all lakes, its condition has altered over time and we have a part to play in this.
There are 192 discharge permits which allow discharges into the lake or small rivers that flow into it -23% of those permits are United Utilities’ responsibility, with the remaining 77% owned by other third parties. That means partnership working is key to improving water quality in Windermere as no single organisation can address the concerns about its health.
What is United Utilities doing about it? Find out more: unitedutilities.com/about-us/cumbria/windermere/action-windermere
