2. Copyright © United Utilities Water Limited 20162 Introduction to United Utilities Thirlmere Haweswater Bowland West Pennine Moors Peak District

3. Copyright © United Utilities Water Limited 20163 Current understanding Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) release is the main source of colour in water Water colour has been increasing over last 30 years Cost to water companies (customers) of removing colour from raw water Release of carbon from sinks Factors affecting colour: Water table level Vegetation and ground cover Wild fire and burning

4. Copyright © United Utilities Water Limited 20164 Twin-track investment model

5. What United Utilities has done

6. Copyright © United Utilities Water Limited 20166 A sustainable approach The Sustainable Catchment Management Programme (SCaMP) began in 2004 SCaMP is an innovative and large scale project designed to: Improve catchment quality Meet nature conservation objectives Improve raw water quality Ensure a sustainable future for agricultural tenants

7. Copyright © United Utilities Water Limited 20167 A sustainable approach 2005-2010 27,000 ha of water catchment in the Peak District and Bowland areas 2010-2015 30,000 ha of water catchment and common land in Cumbria and South Lancashire areas 2015-2020 12 safeguard zones for colour Regardless of land ownership

8. Copyright © United Utilities Water Limited 20168 A sustainable approach Key aims are: To restore habitats towards target condition To improve water quality, particularly colour To reduce run-off rates, sediment load and downstream flooding To improve carbon retention and reduce carbon loss

9. Copyright © United Utilities Water Limited 20169 Current projects Long-term monitoring of the effects of restoration on hydrology and vegetation – Penny Anderson Associates Fluvial carbon dynamics in degraded peatland catchments – University of Manchester Continued restoration of blanket bog in the South Pennies – MoorLIFE 2020 Safeguard zone action plans – Environment Agency, water companies

10. Copyright © United Utilities Water Limited 201610 Next steps July 2018 – water companies submit draft business plans for 2020-2025 Combine research efforts Build a robust evidence base to gain regulator and customer support Partnership working to deliver mutual benefits Resilience Water Act 2014 “promote long-term planning and investment, and the use of a range of measures to manage water resources in sustainable ways”

11. Thank you Clare Bullen Strategy Development Manager Clare.Bullen@uuplc.co.uk