Cumbria

Home to some of the most beautiful parts of the region, Cumbria plays a pivotal role in providing safe, reliable drinking water across the North West. Over the next five years, more than £900 million will be invested in the county as part of an upgrade programme to protect and enhance over 200km of rivers, lakes and bathing waters, safeguarding drinking water supplies for millions of customers. Follow the link to see more details about some of the projects that are already underway.

Planned upgrades

Check your water quality

Find the latest water quality results for your part of Cumbria.

Issues in your area

Look up any water supply issues in your part of Cumbria.

Storm overflow map

Our map provides real time information for Cumbria and the rest of the North West

Explore the great outdoors

Discover if there’s a reservoir and recreational site in your part of Cumbria.

Big North West Upgrade for Cumbria

Our Big North West Upgrade for Cumbria showcases where we have been investing customers money over the past 12 months as part of our initiative to build a stronger, greener healthier North West.

You can also read more about what we have included in our business plan for Cumbria for the period 2025 to 2030. From protecting and enhancing rivers, lakes and bathing waters whilst safeguarding drinking water supplies for millions of customers.

Our business plan