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Beacons Reservoir
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Beacons Reservoir (Welsh: Cronfa'r Bannau) is the northernmost of the three reservoirs in the Taff Fawr valley in South Wales. It was built by Cardiff Corporation Waterworks between 1893 and 1897, and the water is impounded by an earth dam with a clay core. Since 1973 it has been owned by Welsh Water.
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- Where is Beacons Reservoir?
- Beacons Reservoir is a reservoir in Wales.
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- There is no fixed answer for Beacons Reservoir: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Beacons Reservoir in Wales. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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