12-mile tunnel proposed to carry sewage away from Windermere
A 12-mile tunnel is planned to take sewage away from Windermere, England's largest lake, to stop spills that have polluted it.
Plans are under way for a 12-mile tunnel to carry sewage away from Windermere, England's largest lake, according to The Guardian. The Guardian says the water company, the Environment Agency and local campaigners back the idea.
BBC News reports the plan would eliminate sewage spills into the lake. It says those spills are blamed for turning the water green.
The Guardian reports that Windermere, in the Lake District, has suffered widespread raw sewage and bacterial pollution from discharges by United Utilities. Campaigners say the pollution has made toxic blue-green algal blooms more frequent. The public has been advised to avoid swimming in the lake.
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- BBC NewsGiant tunnel proposed to clean up Windermere's sewage problemWed, Oct 21, 12:44 AM EDT
- The GuardianGiant tunnel proposed to tackle Windermere sewage dischargesWed, Oct 21, 6:32 AM EDT
- BBC NewsCan a giant tunnel save Lake Windermere?Wed, Oct 21, 12:30 PM EDT
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