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Knight Reservoir

Reservoir

Cool today

The Knight Reservoir is a large pumped storage reservoir located in the Borough of Elmbridge in Surrey. It was inaugurated in 1907 and stores up to 2,180 million litres of raw water abstracted from the River Thames prior to its treatment and supply to London and north Surrey. It is located south of the River Thames, west of West Molesey, and between Hurst Road (A3050) and Walton Road (B369).

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Weather at Knight Reservoir

H: 76° L: 59°
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Overcast
60°
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Feels like 58°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
64%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
63°
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60°
6 AM
Overcast
59°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
63°
12 PM
Sunny
71°
3 PM
Sunny
75°
6 PM
Sunny
75°
9 PM
Clear
67°

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Frequently asked questions

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