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Draycote Water
Reservoir
Draycote Water is a 240-hectare (590-acre) reservoir and country park near the village of Dunchurch, 3.75 miles (6 km) south of Rugby in Warwickshire, England, owned and operated by Severn Trent Water. It draws its water from the River Leam, and supplies drinking water to Rugby and Coventry. It is named after the nearby hamlet of Draycote and is the largest body of water within Warwickshire.
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- Where is Draycote Water?
- Draycote Water is a reservoir in West Midlands.
- Can you swim at Draycote Water?
- There is no fixed answer for Draycote Water: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Draycote Water 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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