Public concern centers on Windermere as a symbol of Lake District heritage, where pollution threatens ecological, cultural, and economic value tied to millions of visitors and hundreds of millions in local impact.
The Big Windermere Survey used data from 71 sample sites around the lake’s shoreline to assess the prevalence of bacteria that can cause illness, with tests taken throughout the year.
Phosphorus levels exceed expected standards across Windermere, increasing risks of algal blooms and harming aquatic wildlife from wastewater and agricultural runoff.
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