Checking the water levels in a reservoir replenished by heavy rains

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Steve Salter the Southern Water Companys supply manager checks the water level from the prow of a boat using a depth rod to measure the capacity of Southern Water s Bewl Water reservoir near Lamberhurst Kent The reservoir is full to the brim again (March 2004) after being half empty after last summers heat wave and prolonged dry autumn brought water levels to an all time low

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