Reservoir levels
The graphs below show the current water levels at each reservoir compared with the average and minimum levels (one megalitre = 1,000,000 litres): .
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Bewl Water reservoir at Lamberhurst near Tunbridge Wells, Kent, is the largest stretch of water in the South East of England. The reservoir is key to providing water to the region. |
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Darwell reservoir near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, provides water for the Hastings area. Capacity: 4,730 megalitres |
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Powdermill reservoir near Sedlescombe, East Sussex, provides water for the Hastings area. Our smallest surface water reservoir, this is currently kept full ready to replenish Darwell reservoir if needed later in the summer. Capacity: 1,060 megalitres |
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Weir Wood reservoir near East Grinstead, is key to water supply in North Sussex. The reservoir is filled by rainwater and during a drought period the use of the reservoir is minimised to conserve supplies. |
