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William Girling Reservoir

Reservoir

Cool today

The William Girling Reservoir is located in the London Borough of Enfield and is part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain that supplies London with drinking water. It is named after William Girling OBE, a chairman of the Metropolitan Water Board (MWB). The reservoir and the nearby King George V Reservoir are known collectively as the Chingford Reservoirs.

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Weather at William Girling Reservoir

H: 70° L: 49°
Overcast
Overcast
59°
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Feels like 53°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
53%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
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
Sunny
66°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
70°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
70°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is William Girling Reservoir?
William Girling Reservoir is a reservoir in South East England.
Can you swim at William Girling Reservoir?
There is no fixed answer for William Girling Reservoir: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at William Girling 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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