Uk Reservoir Rutland water

Question 0

Reservoir area ?

Which to rivers feed it ?

Answer 0

12km2

River welland and the river nene

Question 1

When was is built ? Remember mums birthday almost

Answer 1

1970s

Question 2

What area does it supply?

Answer 2

East Midlands- enough water to cope with rapid population growth in places like Peterborough

Question 3

What else is the reservoir used for ?

Answer 3

Nature reserve and recreation (walking, biking, fishing and sailing)
SSSI

Question 4

Economic impacts

Answer 4

Boosts local economy- tourist attraction (wildlife, recreation)
Around 6km2 of land was flooded for the reservoir- farm land (farmers lost lively hood.)

Question 5

Social impacts

Answer 5

Many jobs created to build and run the reservoir (nature reserve and recreational activities).
Schools- educational visits
Two villages demolished for the reservoir.

Question 6

Environmental impacts

Answer 6

Hundreds of birds live around the reservoir- Ospreys reintroduced to Central England by osprey protection.
Large areas was flooded to build the reservoir which destroyed habitats.