Work on the Farmoor Reservoir near Oxford is nearing completion, allowing it to supply up to 30 million gallons of water an hour to the city and surrounding area. – Vintage Photograph

Construction is nearing completion on the Farmoor Reservoir near Oxford, United Kingdom, which will provide up to 30 million gallons of water an hour to the city and its surrounding area. Upon completion, the reservoir will have three different levels for water extraction, and a water treatment plant will transform the slightly-treated water of the reservoir into pure drinking water. The reservoir will give the city and the surrounding area a reserve supply of water to avoid shortages in dry periods.Construction is nearing completion on the Farmoor Reservoir near Oxford, United Kingdom, which will provide up to 30 million gallons of water an hour to the city and its surrounding area. Upon completion, the reservoir will have three different levels for water extraction, and a water treatment plant will transform the slightly-treated water of the reservoir into pure drinking water. The reservoir will give the city and the surrounding area a reserve supply of water to avoid shortages in dry periods.

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