Why are reservoirs kept full at times of flood?
Cause or Solution?:
Causes of flooding
I have a query about the Water Authorities reluctance to lower the level of the reservoirs before predicted storms. Supposedly because of the fear of drought in summer, is it also the case that there is too much peat in the run off from uplands during times of heavy rainfall? Keeping reservoirs full and diverting some peat-laden water along channels to the side may retain cleaner water and avoid a problematic cleansing process.
Name of Watercourse Referred To:
Calder and tributaries
Location of Cause or Solution:
Monday, February 15, 2016 - 14:20