Type reservoir Max. depth 5.8 m (19 ft) | Basin countries United Kingdom | |
Location London Borough of Waltham Forest Water volume 0.8 Gl (0.18×10^ imp gal) London borough London Borough of Waltham Forest Similar Low Maynard Reservoir, Walthamstow Reservoirs, Coppermill Stream, King George V Reservoir, William Girling Reservoir | ||
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.
Contents
Map of Warwick Reservoir West, London, UK
HistoryEdit
The reservoir was constructed by the East London Waterworks Company in the mid-19th century on former marshland.
EcologyEdit
The water is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
RecreationEdit
The reservoir is popular with birdwatchers, anglers and naturalists, but access is by permit only.
References
West Warwick Reservoir Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA