Low Maynard Reservoir

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
Looking north from Ferry Lane
Low Maynard Reservoir
Location	London Borough of Waltham Forest
Coordinates	51.58848°N 0.049782°W / 51.58848; -0.049782
Type	reservoir
Basin countries	United Kingdom
Max. depth	3.0 m (9.8 ft)
Water volume	0.15 Gl (0.033×10^9 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]

See also

• London water supply infrastructure