Low Maynard Reservoir
Reservoir in London Borough of Waltham Forest
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Low Maynard Reservoir is located in Walthamstow in the London Borough of Waltham Forest.[1] The storage reservoir is part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain and supplies drinking water to London.[2]
| Low Maynard Reservoir | |
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Looking north from Ferry Lane | |
  Low Maynard Reservoir | |
| Location | London Borough of Waltham Forest |
| Coordinates | 51.58848°N 0.049782°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Max. depth | 3.0 m (9.8 ft) |
| Water volume | 0.15 Gl (0.033×109 imp gal) |
History
Construction of the reservoir was completed in 1870 [3] by the East London Waterworks Company on former marshland. It is now owned and managed by Thames Water.
Ecology
The reservoir is part of the Walthamstow Reservoirs Site of Special Scientific Interest,[4] and it supports a large concentration of breeding wildfowl.[5]
The fringes of the reservoir contain species of plants uncommon in Greater London, including:
- Caltha palustris Marsh-marigold
- Schoenaoplectus lacustris Common Club-rush
- Typha angustifolia Lesser bulrush
- Carex x subgracilis The 'graceful' sedge
Recreation
Access to the water, which is by permit only, is popular with birdwatchers, walkers and anglers.[6]