Catchment Management of Phosphorus at Blelham Tarn

Status:

Proposed

Catchment:

Windermere and Leven

Theme:

Water Quality

Partners:

National Trust, Natural England, South Cumbria Rivers Trust and United Utilities

Eutrophication is a problem in the area with the tarn failing to meet its SSSI targets, however, United Utilities are close to meeting their phosphorus targets for the treatment. Therefore, a catchment approach potentially looking at a constructed wetland may be a potential option.