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Chelmarsh Reservoir

Reservoir

Cool today

Chelmarsh Reservoir is a water supply reservoir located in the village of Chelmarsh, Shropshire. The reservoir is operated by South Staffordshire Water and was created in 1963 to augment the supply of water in a large area of South Staffordshire and the Black Country. The main source of water to the reservoir is from abstraction from the River Severn.

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Weather at Chelmarsh Reservoir

H: 67° L: 51°
Overcast
Overcast
54°
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Feels like 52°
Precipitation
24%
Humidity
70%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
1.2
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
54°
3 AM
Cloudy
51°
6 AM
Overcast
51°
9 AM
Overcast
54°
12 PM
Overcast
63°
3 PM
Overcast
67°
6 PM
Overcast
62°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
57°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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Location & Contact

West Midlands

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