Submit a Report
Report Sewage Pollution Events
If you observe discolouration, odour, or other evidence of pollution at any of United Utilities sewage outfalls, or elsewhere in the catchment, please:
Immediately report a water pollution incident to the Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60 and ask them for an incident number.
Fill in the Save Windermere Sewage Outfall Reporting Form and upload a photo.
Please also report clear outfalls via the Reporting Form so that we have complete daily data.
Download our Sewage Event Reporting Information Pack¹¹. This includes the precise locations of all United Utilities outfalls, along with instructions on what to do in case of a pollution incident.
You can save this information to the Notes app on you phone (iOS only) for easy access.
Report Blue-Green Algae Sightings
If you see evidence of blue-green algae on Windermere, complete the below form, and upload a photo.
This data will help us to build a picture of the overall health of the lake and ensure appropriate guidance is in place for lake users.
You can also report blue-green algal blooms using the UK Center for Ecology & Hydrology’s Bloomin’ Algae app:
Report Sickness or Infections
If you, or your pet, have fallen ill or suffered from an infection after swimming in Windermere, please complete the form below to register this with the campaign.
Data collected will be anonymised and will not be shared with any third parties. This data will help us to build a picture of the overall health of the lake and ensure appropriate guidance is in place for lake users.
Contact Your Local MP
Contact your local MP to voice your concerns over sewage pollution in Windermere.
You can find your local MPs contact details below.
If you live in the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency, your MP is Tim Farron:
tim@timfarron.co.uk, farront@parliament.uk
Click the link below to open our email template.
Contact the Lake District National Park Authority
Contact the LDNPA to voice your concerns over sewage pollution in Windermere.
Click the link below to open our email template.
¹¹Please note, Save Windermere CIC disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages and assumes no liability or responsibility for any loss, injury or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of any information provided.