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Cow Green Reservoir
Reservoir
Cow Green Reservoir is a 2-mile (3 km) long water reservoir forming part of the border between the historic counties of Westmorland and County Durham in northern England, built by Mitchell Construction between 1967 and 1971 to supply the industries of Teesside. The reservoir acts as a river regulation reservoir releasing water into the River Tees during dry conditions so that it can be abstracted further downstream. These regulated flows allow six further reservoir levels to be maintained and these in turn provide water for industry and domestic use.
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- Where is Cow Green Reservoir?
- Cow Green Reservoir is a reservoir in North West England.
- Can you swim at Cow Green Reservoir?
- There is no fixed answer for Cow Green Reservoir: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Cow Green Reservoir in North West England. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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North West England
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