en.Wedoany.com Reported - United Utilities has announced that it will launch the second phase of a project at its wastewater treatment plant later this summer, aimed at improving the quality of treated water discharged back into the environment at the end of the process.

Following preliminary trials, the project will install two innovative chemical-free wastewater treatment units. The FujiClean units offer a low-carbon, chemical-free wastewater treatment solution, achieving phosphorus removal without the use of chemicals. The existing trial unit will be retained until the two new large-scale units are permanently installed. The one-year project is part of a broader investment plan aimed at improving water quality in the Windermere catchment area.

Meanwhile, United Utilities plans to commence work in June to enhance the resilience and reliability of the water supply network in the region. This project is part of the company's regional plan, which proposes upgrading over 925 kilometers of main pipes by 2030. From June to August, nearly one kilometer of pipeline will be upgraded along Holbeck Lane from the A591 road to the junction of Holbeck Lane and Holbeck Close. Diversion signs will be in place during construction.

Kate Stark, Head of Engagement for Cumbria at United Utilities, said: "These important projects will directly benefit customers, both by reducing leaks and bursts in the water supply network and by delivering environmental benefits." Contract partner M Group will be responsible for the main pipe upgrade work.

Additionally, United Utilities has disclosed plans to build a new underground storage tank in Glebe, a facility designed to improve water quality in Windermere. The company has invited the public to attend two events later this month to learn about the project details, before submitting a planning application later in the summer. Subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions, the company will construct an underground storage tank with a diameter of 30 meters, capable of holding approximately 10,000 cubic meters of stormwater. The tank will help reduce the frequency of storm overflow operations in the area and contribute to improving water quality in Windermere.

If planning permission is granted, the project is expected to start in 2027 and be completed in early 2030. United Utilities plans to invest £200 million in the Windermere catchment area over the next four years to reduce storm overflow operations and improve the quality of treated wastewater.

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