A water company has pumped untreated sewage into England’s largest lake for eight consecutive days. Storm overflows at two water treatment plants have continuously discharged into sites that flow into Windermere, in the Lake District, since Aug 22. United Utilities, which operates the plants, said “ heavy rainfall ” in the area had prompted the discharges. Water companies are allowed to release untreated sewage into rivers and seas when it rains heavily to prevent homes being flooded. But clean

Moments away is Esthwaite Water which is also much quieter than nearby Windermere. READ MORE: Horror in beautiful UK seaside village as sheep found dead in the seaIt is frequently called one of the most beautiful places to visit in the Lake District.... Reviewers on Tripadvisor called it “ quaint and traditional, like stepping back in time ”.... She created many of her characters in the village and once called it “ as near perfect a little place as I ever lived in ”....