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High Maynard Reservoir is located in Walthamstow in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The storage reservoir is one of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain and supplies drinking water to London.[1]

High Maynard Reservoir
High Maynard Reservoir
LocationLondon Borough of Waltham Forest
Coordinates51.5889°N 0.0466°W / 51.5889; -0.0466
Typereservoir
Basin countriesUnited Kingdom
Max. depth5.8 m (19 ft)
Water volume0.68 Gl (0.15×10^9 imp gal; 550 acre⋅ft)

History


The reservoir was built in the mid-19th century by the East London Waterworks Company on former marshland and is now owned and managed by Thames Water.


Ecology


The water is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). In winter, cormorants roost on the island with their numbers reaching nationally important levels.[2] The fringes of the reservoir contain many plant species that are uncommon to Greater London.


Recreation


The water is open to the public and is popular with birdwatchers, walkers and anglers.


See also



References


  1. "pp 3 Reservoir Information" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-01-24. Retrieved 2007-11-23. (183 KiB) Retrieved November 23, 2007
  2. "English Nature" (PDF). (5.31 KiB) Retrieved November 23, 2007



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