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Ogston Reservoir
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Ogston Reservoir is a reservoir operated by Severn Trent Water in Derbyshire. It is near the villages of Brackenfield and Ashover and the town of Clay Cross. The reservoir takes its water from the River Amber and was originally created to supply the National Coal Board's Carbonisation Plant at Wingerworth; the reservoir now supplies water for the local area and is used as a holding ground for water for nearby Carsington Reservoir.
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- Where is Ogston Reservoir?
- Ogston Reservoir is a reservoir in West Midlands.
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- There is no fixed answer for Ogston Reservoir: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Ogston Reservoir 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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