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Current reservoir levels

South West Water monitor the levels of our reservoirs to ensure optimum operation. Find out more here.

The current water levels of some of our reservoirs are shown in the table below. 

Week ending: 5 July 2026

Reservoir Current level (%) Current storage (Ml) Net capacity (Ml)
Stithians 75 3,711 4,967
Drift 83 991 1,200
Argal  76 993 1,302
College 92 226 246
Crowdy 82 842 1,022
Colliford 73 20,907 28,540
Siblyback 76

2,429

3,182
Upper Tamar 94 1,384 1,477
Roadford 82 28,394 34,500
Burrator 71 2,978 4,210
Wistlandpound 70 1,087 1,550
Meldon 92 2,773 3,020
Wimbleball 65 13,871 21,320
Fernworthy 76 1,333 1,765
Kennick, Tottiford and Trenchford 62 1,253 2,011
Avon 89 1,172 1,313
Venford 72 531 740

Published: 20th April, 2020

Updated: 10th July, 2026

Author: Annabel Underwood

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