Type reservoir Max. depth 5.8 m (19 ft) | Basin countries United Kingdom | |
Location London Borough of Waltham Forest Water volume 0.96 Gl (0.21×10^ imp gal) London borough London Borough of Waltham Forest Similar Low Maynard Reservoir, Walthamstow Reservoirs, Coppermill Stream, King George V Reservoir, William Girling Reservoir | ||
East Warwick Reservoir is located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest at Walthamstow. The storage reservoir is part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain and supplies drinking water to London. The reservoir is owned by Thames Water.
Contents
Map of Warwick Reservoir East, London, UK
History
The reservoir was constructed on marshland in the mid–19th century by the East London Waterworks Company.
Ecology
The reservoir is part of the Walthamstow Reservoirs Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is particularly favoured by the tufted duck.
Recreation
The reservoir is popular with birdwatchers, naturalists and anglers, but access is by permit only.
The water also functions as a trout fishery.
References
East Warwick Reservoir Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA