East Warwick Reservoir
From Wikishire
East Warwick Reservoir is located at Walthamstow in Essex. The storage reservoir is part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain and supplies drinking water to London. The reservoir is owned by Thames Water.
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.[1] It is particularly favoured by the tufted duck.[2]
Recreation
The reservoir is popular with birdwatchers, naturalists and anglers, but access is by permit only.
The water also functions as a trout fishery.[3]
Outside links
- Location map: 51°34’50"N, 0°3’22"W
References
- ↑ Natural England, Nature on the Map, Walthamstow Reservoirs
- ↑ English Nature Retrieved December 6, 2007
- ↑ Trout fishing information Retrieved December 6, 2007
