Matt Staniek
@savewindermere.bsky.social
Campaigning to stop sewage pollution in Windermere. “Manifestly unreasonable” Environment Agency, 2024
www.savewindermere.com
www.savewindermere.com
⚠️ 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.
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.
April 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
⚠️ 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.
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.
Today, 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 ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
March 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Today, 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 ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Breaking 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 2024
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 2024
March 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Breaking 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 2024
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 2024
Week 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.
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.
January 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Week 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.
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.
Since the decision, UU has not only released the appeal data but has also provided additional requested information. We commend their new commitment to transparency regarding England’s largest lake.
January 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Since the decision, UU has not only released the appeal data but has also provided additional requested information. We commend their new commitment to transparency regarding England’s largest lake.
Save Windermere worked tirelessly as a second respondent in the case, with pro-bono support from barristers Nicholas Ostrowski and Samuel Glanville.
January 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Save Windermere worked tirelessly as a second respondent in the case, with pro-bono support from barristers Nicholas Ostrowski and Samuel Glanville.
In 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: www.savewindermere.com/news/uu-drop...
Full statement: www.savewindermere.com/news/uu-drop...
January 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM
In 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: www.savewindermere.com/news/uu-drop...
Full statement: www.savewindermere.com/news/uu-drop...
Yesterday’s sunset over Windermere.
Photos can never truly do it justice—it really is such a remarkable place.
savewindermere.com
Photos can never truly do it justice—it really is such a remarkable place.
savewindermere.com
January 15, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Yesterday’s sunset over Windermere.
Photos can never truly do it justice—it really is such a remarkable place.
savewindermere.com
Photos can never truly do it justice—it really is such a remarkable place.
savewindermere.com
It is also week 63 of the Strike Against Sewage. We spent a lot of time talking about this report and the failures of the EA when it comes to protecting Windermere.
January 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It is also week 63 of the Strike Against Sewage. We spent a lot of time talking about this report and the failures of the EA when it comes to protecting Windermere.
🚨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.
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.
January 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🚨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.
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.
Week 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.
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.
January 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Week 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.
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.
Week 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.com
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.com
December 16, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Week 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.com
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.com
One 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?
December 13, 2024 at 9:50 AM
One 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?
Yesterday, we attended an MP briefing in London alongside leading experts: Professor Peter Hammond, Professor David Hall, Professor Ewan McGaughey, and the now-infamous auditor Stanley Root. They presented on the murky business of sewage and the troubling truth about where your money really goes.
December 10, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Yesterday, we attended an MP briefing in London alongside leading experts: Professor Peter Hammond, Professor David Hall, Professor Ewan McGaughey, and the now-infamous auditor Stanley Root. They presented on the murky business of sewage and the troubling truth about where your money really goes.
This is just a year after they reported on cover-ups here in the North West.
If you missed the episode when it aired last night, we highly recommend heading to BBC iPlayer to watch it.
If you missed the episode when it aired last night, we highly recommend heading to BBC iPlayer to watch it.
December 10, 2024 at 9:25 AM
This is just a year after they reported on cover-ups here in the North West.
If you missed the episode when it aired last night, we highly recommend heading to BBC iPlayer to watch it.
If you missed the episode when it aired last night, we highly recommend heading to BBC iPlayer to watch it.
The BBC said "The made-up money makes the company appear more financially robust and helps to support its bumper payouts to shareholders."
We’ve always said: if sewage is being illegally dumped into Windermere, this level of exploitation is happening nationwide.
We’ve always said: if sewage is being illegally dumped into Windermere, this level of exploitation is happening nationwide.
December 10, 2024 at 9:25 AM
The BBC said "The made-up money makes the company appear more financially robust and helps to support its bumper payouts to shareholders."
We’ve always said: if sewage is being illegally dumped into Windermere, this level of exploitation is happening nationwide.
We’ve always said: if sewage is being illegally dumped into Windermere, this level of exploitation is happening nationwide.
Yesterday 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. ⬇️
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. ⬇️
December 10, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Yesterday 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. ⬇️
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. ⬇️
There’s even more exciting follow-up action related to this event, so stay tuned! We cannot thank the entire Patagonia team enough for their unwavering support, as well as Lakes Brew for providing the evening’s beverages.
December 5, 2024 at 1:04 PM
There’s even more exciting follow-up action related to this event, so stay tuned! We cannot thank the entire Patagonia team enough for their unwavering support, as well as Lakes Brew for providing the evening’s beverages.
A 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.social
December 5, 2024 at 1:04 PM
A 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.social
While we were there this morning—and even now—Hawkshead Pumping Station and Grasmere Wastewater Treatment Works are discharging sewage into Esthwaite Water and Grasmere Lake.
We will be back next Monday 9-10 at 8 Crescent Road, Windermere, LA23 1EA
We will be back next Monday 9-10 at 8 Crescent Road, Windermere, LA23 1EA
December 2, 2024 at 2:28 PM
While we were there this morning—and even now—Hawkshead Pumping Station and Grasmere Wastewater Treatment Works are discharging sewage into Esthwaite Water and Grasmere Lake.
We will be back next Monday 9-10 at 8 Crescent Road, Windermere, LA23 1EA
We will be back next Monday 9-10 at 8 Crescent Road, Windermere, LA23 1EA
Week 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 #windermere
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 #windermere
December 2, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Week 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 #windermere
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 #windermere
November 26, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Week 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 ⬇️🧵
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 ⬇️🧵
November 25, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Week 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 ⬇️🧵
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 ⬇️🧵
November 21, 2024 at 6:19 PM
As the bonuses for water company executives are announced, here’s a picture of Windermere taken last week. This is the same Windermere where the BBC reported United Utilities illegally dumped 140 million litres of sewage from a single site between 2021 and 2023.
www.savewindermere.com
www.savewindermere.com
November 21, 2024 at 9:58 AM
As the bonuses for water company executives are announced, here’s a picture of Windermere taken last week. This is the same Windermere where the BBC reported United Utilities illegally dumped 140 million litres of sewage from a single site between 2021 and 2023.
www.savewindermere.com
www.savewindermere.com