West Warwick Reservoir

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West Warwick Reservoir
Location London Borough of Waltham Forest
Coordinates 51.576456° N 0.058494° WCoordinates: 51.576456° N 0.058494° W
Lake type reservoir
Basin countries United Kingdom
Max. depth 5.8 m
Water volume 800 ML

West Warwick Reservoir is located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest at Walthamstow. The storage reservoir is in the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain which supply drinking water to London.[1] It is owned by Thames Water.

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[edit] History

The reservoir was constructed in the mid 19th century on marshland by the East London Waterworks Company.

[edit] Ecology

The water is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).[2]

[edit] Recreation

The reservoir is popular with birdwatchers,[3] anglers[4] and naturalists. Permits are required to visit water.

[edit] References

  1. ^ pp 3 Reservoir InformationPDF (183 KiB) Retrieved December 07, 2007
  2. ^ English Nature Retrieved December 07, 2007
  3. ^ London Birders-Latest News 05-12-2007 Retrieved December 07, 2007
  4. ^ Angling information Retrieved December 07, 2007

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