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Chew Reservoir
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Chew Reservoir is a reservoir at the head of the Chew Valley in the Peak District National Park in Greater Manchester, England. The reservoir scheme in the Greenfield and Chew Valleys by the Ashton-under-Lyne, Stalybridge and Dukinfield (District) Waterworks Joint Committee commenced in 1870. Chew Reservoir was built to hold 200 million gallons of water.
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- Where is Chew Reservoir?
- Chew Reservoir is a reservoir in Yorkshire.
- Can you swim at Chew Reservoir?
- There is no fixed answer for Chew Reservoir: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Chew Reservoir in Yorkshire. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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