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Carsington Water, Derbyshire
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Carsington Water is the Severn Trent Water award-winning venue in the heart of the stunning Derbyshire countryside. Streamdays client: Severn Trent Water
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Carsington Water has been a very popular visitor attraction since the reservoir was opened by the Queen in May 1992.
The reservoir is owned and operated by Severn Trent Water and is part of a 'water compensation' scheme. This means that water is pumped in from the River Derwent at times of high rainfall, stored in the reservoir and returned to the Derwent when the river level would otherwise be too low to allow water extraction for treatment and drinking further downstream. No water is actually extracted from Carsington Water itself.
A remarkable centrepiece of the courtyard at Carsington Water, is the Kugel Stone, a ball of granite weighing over 1 tonne which revolves on a thin film of water under pressure. It can be moved with the touch of your hand!
There is a classroom within the courtyard offering pre-booked schools a full day of activities to complement school based work on a variety of themes relating to water and the environment.
Carsington Water is a local centre for outdoor activities - there is a sailing club active next door to the Visitor Centre, and there are many opportunities for walking and cycling around the reservoir and the surrounding villages.
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