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Witton Lakes

Reservoir

Cool today

Witton Lakes (previously known as Upper Witton Reservoir and Middle Witton Reservoir) are a pair of former drinking water reservoirs between the Perry Common and Erdington areas of Birmingham, England (not in nearby Witton). Two brooks, arising at Kingstanding and Bleak Hill, Erdington, respectively, feed first Witton Lakes, then overspill into Brookvale Park Lake (previously known as Lower Witton Reservoir), before reaching the River Tame, and eventually the Humber and the North Sea. The brooks are natural; the lakes were completed in 1880, to supply drinking water for Birmingham.

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Weather at Witton Lakes

H: 65° L: 52°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
62°
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Feels like 55°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
44%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
3.4
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
55°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
53°
6 AM
Cloudy
52°
9 AM
Sunny
56°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
64°
3 PM
Overcast
64°
6 PM
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64°
9 PM
Overcast
60°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Witton Lakes?
Witton Lakes is a reservoir in West Midlands.
Can you swim at Witton Lakes?
There is no fixed answer for Witton Lakes: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Witton Lakes in West Midlands. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.

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West Midlands

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