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Val de la Mare Reservoir

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Val de la Mare Reservoir

Val de la Mare Reservoir

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    1. Val de la Mare Reservoir loop from St. Ouen

    5.15km

    01:23

    60m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    June 11, 2019

    The reservoir was constructed in 1962 and is the second largest reservoir in Jersey (Queen’s Valley is the largest). The reservoir holds up to 938.7 megalitres of untreated water (enough to supply Jersey with water for approximately five weeks). Water feeds into the reservoir from its catchment area of 350 hectares (865 acres) which extends towards St Ouen’s Parish Hall in the North and La Grande Route de St Pierre in the East. Water is also pumped to Val de La Mare from the desalination plant when it is in operation.

    The reservoir has a floating reservoir mixer “ResMix” to improve and maintain water quality. It works by slowly mixing and circulating oxygen-rich water from the surface to the bottom of the reservoir. Installed in 2016 it is a very efficient and cost-effective system which helps to reduce and control algae and manganese levels in the untreated water.

    Source: jerseywater.je

      June 11, 2019

      The reservoir has a natural wealth of flora and fauna and is home to many species of birds and wildlife. Owls are also particularly encouraged at the reservoir – see if you can spot their nesting boxes. An arboretum has also been created at the reservoir. This garden devoted to trees provides a lush and safe environment for wildlife.

      Source: jerseywater.je

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