Carsington Water, a reservoir in the heart of Derbyshire, draws its lifeblood from the River Derwent at Ambergate during the winter. This vital water is transported to the reservoir via a network of tunnels and aqueducts stretching 10½ kilometres. As summer sets in, the water is released back into the river, facilitating further abstraction and treatment downstream.
The tale of Carsington Water is not without its drama. Construction began in 1979, only to be marred by a partial collapse of the dam in 1984 before it was filled. The damaged dam was dismantled, and a new one rose in its place beginning in 1989. By 1992, the reservoir stood complete and ready for use.
Operated by Severn Trent Water, Carsington Water has flourished into a distinguished nature reserve, attracting avian visitors such as the Goldeneye and Osprey. This serves as a testament to the company’s environmental stewardship. Yet, this image is somewhat tarnished by the juxtaposition of the recent £3.2 million pay package, including a £584,000 bonus, awarded to its Chief Executive Liv Garfield, shortly after the company incurred a £2 million fine for water pollution1https://www.ft.com/content/c13b213a-950a-44a6-af65-1f4ba577a6ae.
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