William Girling Reservoir

William Girling Reservoir is a large reservoir located in the London Borough of Enfield, England.

It’s part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain which supplies drinking water to London.   

Key Facts:

• Name: William Girling Reservoir
• Location: London Borough of Enfield, England  
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  Purpose: Drinking water supply

• Part of: Lee Valley Reservoir Chain  
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• No public access: Due to its function as a water supply, there is no public access to the reservoir.
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Interesting Points:

• It’s named after William Girling OBE, a former chairman of the Metropolitan Water Board.
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• The reservoir and the nearby King George V Reservoir are collectively known as the Chingford Reservoirs.  
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• It’s a significant wintering ground for wildfowl and wetland birds.