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.pp3 Reservoir Information Retrieved December 6, 2007 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. (Source?)
Ecology The reservoir is part of the Walthamstow Reservoirs Site of Special Scientific Interest.Natural England, Nature on the Map, Walthamstow Reservoirs It is particularly favoured by the tufted duck.English Nature Retrieved December 6, 2007
Recreation The reservoir is popular with birdwatchers, naturalists and anglers, but access is by permit only.
The water also functions as a trout fishery.Trout fishing information Retrieved December 6, 2007
See also London water supply infrastructure
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