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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

⚠️ 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.

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

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/...

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

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

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

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.

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

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.

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Save Windermere worked tirelessly as a second respondent in the case, with pro-bono support from barristers Nicholas Ostrowski and Samuel Glanville.

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

In a major victory for Save Windermere, United Utilities (UU) has withdrawn their appeals against the ICO’s decision to release environmental information.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...

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Yesterday’s sunset over Windermere. Photos can never truly do it justice—it really is such a remarkable place. savewindermere.com

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

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.

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

🚨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.

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

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.

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

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

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

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?

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

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.

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

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.

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

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.

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

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. ⬇️

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

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.

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

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

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

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

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

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

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Suddenly the EDM monitor is offline… coincidence ? www.savewindermere.com

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

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 ⬇️🧵

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

The full film can be watched here: youtu.be/zPUwFOSOWdE?...

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

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

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

One of the inspirations behind the Save Windermere campaign. This is just one of the iconic animals we’re striving to protect by demanding an end to sewage pollution in Windermere. Sign up to help ⬇️ www.savewindermere.com One of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken. Copyright: Save Windermere

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Which river is United Utilities dumping sewage into here in the Lake District National Park? River 1 - Cunsey Beck or River 2 - Buttermere dubs Leave your answer below ⬇️

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Week 55 of the Strike Against Sewage The Strike Against Sewage is a weekly protest we hold outside United Utilities' 'Information Centre' in Windermere. The protest takes place every Monday from 9 to 10 am, and we welcome anyone to join us. The strike has three main goals ⬇️🧵

Save Windermere’s weekly update from their strike outside United Utilities’ Information Centre in Windermere.

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

On @lbc.co.uk this morning talking United Utilities refusal to provide information and illegal sewage dumping in Windermere. Join our fight against them on the link below ⬇️ www.savewindermere.com

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Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

🚨 Breaking News 🚨 In today’s Guardian you will see more work from Save Windermere and Professor Peter Hammond from Windrush Against Sewage Pollution. Analysis from Prof. Hammond shows over 500 days with illegal spilling in and around Windermere in 6 years ⬇️ www.savewindermere.com/news/500-day...

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