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Valehouse Reservoir
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Valehouse (or Vale House) Reservoir is a man-made lake in Longdendale in north Derbyshire, England. It was built between 1865 and 1869 as part of the Longdendale Chain of reservoirs, which was built to supply water from the River Etherow to the urban areas of Greater Manchester, while maintaining a constant flow into the river. The upper reservoirs supply the drinking water, while Vale House and Bottoms are compensation reservoirs which guarantee the flow of water to water-powered mills downstream.
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- Where is Valehouse Reservoir?
- Valehouse Reservoir is a reservoir in Yorkshire.
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- There is no fixed answer for Valehouse Reservoir: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Valehouse Reservoir in Yorkshire. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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