All 11 water and wastewater companies in England and Wales are now under scrutiny over sewage spills, after the regulator said it was expanding its investigation.

As part of our ongoing scientific monitoring of Windermere, we undertook sampling of a localised but extensive algal bloom at Waterhead on 25th June 2024. The cyanobacteria concentrations exceeded the World Health Organisation (WHO) limits for recreational use of the lake.

On Saturday, 29th June, over 1,000 passionate supporters gathered in Windermere for the Save Windermere March, demanding greater protection for England’s largest lake. The event saw an incredible turnout, with local residents, environmental activists, and notable celebrities coming together in a unified call to action.

A council has been asked to investigate sewage discharges into Windermere, with campaigners claiming it constitutes a "nuisance" under environmental laws.

Save Windermere filed a complaint against United Utilities to Westmorland and Furness Council, alleging dozens of sewage discharges had caused a "statutory nuisance".

A water company has created a potentially hazardous “statutory nuisance” by releasing millions of litres of raw sewage into England’s largest lake, campaigners have alleged in a legal first.

Save Windermere, working with environmental barrister Nicholas Ostrowski, is demanding that Westmorland and Furness Council immediately investigate a statutory nuisance complaint made by the campaigning group.

In a major win for Save Windermere, Labour’s environment secretary, Steve Reed, has announced they will prioritise Windermere in their plan to clean up Britain’s waterways.

More than 10,000 people have been hospitalised with waterborne diseases since the last election as the Tories' "sickening" record came under attack.

Save Windermere is holding a march to protest against sewage pollution in England’s largest lake. The march will be attended by a host of celebrity guests, including Coogan and Mack who will once again join the campaign.

Steve Coogan and Lee Mack are among the celebrities to return to a march against sewage dumping in Windermere.

The Environment Agency has confirmed there is a blue green algal bloom, which can cause sickness, in Windermere.

Surfers Against Sewage kicked-off their UK Election Road-Trip at Save Windermere’s weekly Strike Against Sewage.