Members of Cumberland Council’s health overview and scrutiny committee will receive the update at The Copeland Centre in Whitehaven on Thursday, April 30.
According to the report it is part of the firm’s overall £13.5billion plan which is described as the largest for more than 100 years.
It states that United Utilities is responsible for 10 waste water treatment works and six storm overflows in the Windermere area while third party assets included 89 permitted discharges and around 1800 domestic septic tanks.
In relation to the Windermere 2025 to 2030 infrastructure upgrade there has been around £200million of investment across the catchment and nine of the 10 waste water treatment works have been upgraded to the ‘highest possible standard available’.
It adds: “Windermere works is already at the technical achievable standards. All six storm overflows achieved 10 spills per annum or less.”
In addition, there was 100 per cent monitoring of overflows and continuous water quality and regulatory dates of 2030 for waste water treatment works and overflow improvements.
According to the report it aims to deliver what is described as the largest ever upgrade to waste water services in Windermere which will bring major benefits including:
- an 89 per cent reduction in storm spills – 489 fewer spills per year;
- a 49 per cent reduction in phosphorous which represents 1.4 tonnes removed annually;
- 100 per cent monitoring of all types of overflows; and
- 96 per cent of wastewater will be treated to the highest possible standard using the best global technology.
And, in relation to reducing nutrients from third-party assets to help improve water quality, the report states that there were around 1800 domestic septic tanks and 89 permitted discharges in the catchment.
According to the report more than 40 per cent of phosphorus into Windermere comes from third party assets.
It adds: “A new scheme, first in the water sector, seeks to reduce nutrients from third-party assets. This includes the use of innovative treatment options, such as the FujiClean system.”
Regarding first time sewerage the report states: “We have been piloting options for first time sewerage in four areas in the Windermere catchment, to connect customers to the main public sewer network.
“Understanding customer support and interest to connect to the public network; and what barriers to take up may exist if they are not interested.
“Working in partnership to drive the pilot and support third parties with a range of options.”