�� Prescot reservoirs

United Kingdom · Europe · 53.44°N, 2.80°W

In 1857 two small holding reservoirs were built in Prescot to receive water from the Rivington reservoirs. These held sufficient water to supply Liverpool for two days. In 1892 water from Lake Vyrnwy supplemented the water stored in Prescot. Four smaller reservoirs were built with a capacity of 200 million gallons, sufficient to supply Liverpool for four days.

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Country	United Kingdom
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	53.44°N, 2.80°W · view on map

Prescot reservoirs is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.

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