The following statement is from United Utilities regarding the management of Crummock water levels. “Crummock Water provides water supplies to Workington, Cockermouth and surrounding areas. There is a small weir at the outlet of the lake with two central penstocks that can be opened at times of very dry weather when the water level in the lake falls below the crest of the weir. In this situation, water flows via the penstocks from the lake and into the River Cocker downstream to maintain a minimum flow of water. The weir and the two central penstocks provide no level control function in normal weather or flood conditions. Water overflows the weir for most of the year and the weir only provides water level control during very dry weather situations. It is important to note that United Utilities is not permitted to abstract any water from Crummock Water once the lake level

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