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King George V Reservoir

Reservoir

Cool today

The King George V Reservoir, also known as King George's Reservoir, is located in the London Borough of Enfield and is part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain that supplies London with drinking water. The storage reservoir is bordered by Sewardstone and Chingford to the east and Brimsdown and Ponders End to the west, and covers 420 acres (170 hectares), making it the largest in London. The reservoir and the nearby William Girling Reservoir are known collectively as the Chingford Reservoirs, and are owned and managed by Thames Water.

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Weather at King George V Reservoir

H: 69° L: 49°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
64°
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Feels like 55°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
44%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
3.5
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
54°
3 AM
Clear
51°
6 AM
Sunny
49°
9 AM
Sunny
58°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
66°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
69°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
69°
9 PM
Overcast
63°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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South East England

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