West Warwick Reservoir facts for kids
Quick facts for kids West Warwick Reservoir |
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 West Warwick Reservoir
Location in London Borough of Waltham Forest
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| Location | London Borough of Waltham Forest |
| Coordinates | 51°34′35″N 0°03′31″W / 51.576456°N 0.058494°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Max. depth | 5.8 m (19 ft) |
| Water volume | 0.8 Gl (0.18×109 imp gal) |
West Warwick Reservoir is located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest at Walthamstow. The storage reservoir is part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain, which supplies drinking water to London. It is owned by Thames Water.
History
The reservoir was constructed by the East London Waterworks Company in the mid-19th century on former marshland.
Ecology
The water is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Recreation
The reservoir is popular with birdwatchers, anglers and naturalists, but access is by permit only.
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