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United Utilities Proposes £3.6B Tunnel to Protect Windermere

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC · How we work

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United Utilities proposes a £3.6 billion, up to 12-mile tunnel to stop sewage discharge into Lake Windermere.
The scheme would connect 12,800 homes and add 86 miles of sewage lines.
One option could raise United Utilities customers’ bills by up to £3.17 per month.
Love Windermere group proposes a national levy adding about 35p to English bills each month.

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United Utilities proposes a £3.6 billion, up to 12-mile tunnel to stop sewage discharge into Lake Windermere.
The scheme would connect 12,800 homes and add 86 miles of sewage lines.
One option could raise United Utilities customers’ bills by up to £3.17 per month.
Love Windermere group proposes a national levy adding about 35p to English bills each month.