Giant tunnel proposed to clean up Windermere's sewage problem
Summary
A £3.6 billion plan has been proposed to stop sewage from entering Windermere, England’s largest lake, by building a tunnel up to 12 miles long to carry sewage away. The plan aims to protect the lake from pollution and algae growth and now awaits government approval.Key Facts
- Windermere is England’s largest lake and part of the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Sewage currently discharged into the lake causes algae blooms, turning parts of the lake green in summer.
- The plan involves a tunnel up to 12 miles (19 km) long to carry sewage to a new treatment plant.
- The project would connect 12,800 people to the sewage network for the first time.
- Two plans suggest treated water would be released either into the River Leven or the Irish Sea.
- The cost is £3.6 billion and could increase local water bills by up to £3.17 a month.
- Some local groups want the cost shared across England, adding about 35p per month to all bills.
- The government will decide if the project moves forward.
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