East Warwick Reservoir
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| East Warwick Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Location | London Borough of Waltham Forest |
| Coordinates | |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Max. depth | 5.8 m (19 ft) |
| Water volume | 960 ML |
East Warwick Reservoir is located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest at Walthamstow.The storage reservoir [1] is in the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain and supplies drinking water to London. The reservoir is owned by Thames Water.
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[edit] History
The reservoir was constructed on marshland in the mid–19th century by the East London Waterworks Company
[edit] Ecology
The water is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is particularly favoured by the tufted duck [2]
[edit] Recreation
The reservoir is popular with birdwatchers, naturalists and anglers. Access is by permit only.
The water is a trout fishery.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ pp3 Reservoir Information Retrieved December 06, 2007
- ^ English Nature Retrieved December 06, 2007
- ^ Trout fishing information Retrieved December 06, 2007
