Three possible routes for new water pipelines

Plans for a new water supply route in west Cumbria are on display.

Residents can attend exhibitions across the county for the next five days to view the plans and tell United Utilities engineers what they think.

The three potential routes engineers are considering are:

• Option A - To build a new water main from Thirlmere following the route of the A591 or A66 to join west Cumbria's existing water supply network west of Cockermouth, and a new water works near Thirlmere reservoir.

• Option B. To build a new water main from Thirlmere following the route of the A591 or A66 to Cockermouth, and a new water works near Cockermouth.

• Option C. To build a new water main from Thirlmere following the route of the A591 to Bothel Moor, and a new water works near Bothel Moor.