Elan Valley Reservoir

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Views of the Elan Valley Reservoir to illustrate issues surrounding water supply.

Footage without commentary showing various parts of the Elan Valley Reservoir in Mid Wales. A case study illustrating the factors which influence the location of reservoirs and exploring issues surrounding water supply.
From: News Stockshots
First Broadcast : 28 June 1995

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 9-11,11-14,14-16

Subject : Geography

Topic : Rivers, Water supply

Keywords : Elan Valley Reservoirs, Water industry, Reservoirs, Factors influencing location, Geology, Land use,

Notes : Use to illustrate factors influencing location of reservoirs - valley shape, geology, population density, land-use etc. Can use to discuss issues associated with water storage supply, especially as there are proposals to increase height of dam at Elan.

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