United Utilities11 hrs agoUnited Utilities fined £900k over sewage dischargesA pipe collapse at Fleetwood Wastewater Treatment Works led to the sewage spillage.11 hrs ago28 Aug 2026Water improvement schemes to start in autumnUnited Utilities says the projects are not connected to Whitehaven harbour's orange water problem.28 Aug 202626 Aug 2026Residents fear parking 'nightmare' after beauty spot reopensDove Stone reservoir has reopened after firefighters spent more than three weeks tackling a wildfire.26 Aug 202619 Aug 2026Homes evacuated after burst main causes floodingA number of residents are evacuated from their homes due to flooding, a local councillor says.19 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Waste works trial to improve water qualityStorm overflow operations are being reduced at Glenridding in efforts to improve Ullswater.18 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Lake signs to warn of algae poisoning riskAbout 40 notices will be placed around Windermere with dozens more in other Cumbrian locations.12 Aug 202620 Jul 2026Leaky dams to prevent moorland fires and floodingThe dams are designed to hold back the flow of rainwater on peat land preventing fires and floods.20 Jul 202612 Jul 2026'Heartbreaking' decline in fish near sewage outletAnglers say they have seen a major decline in fish in part of the River Eden near a sewage works.12 Jul 202629 Jun 2026People fall ill after swimming in riverParents are worried about sewage spills as children became sick after going in the River Derwent.29 Jun 2026...
