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What you must do

Find out what you must do to ensure your reservoir operates safely and legally.

The following pages explain the things you need to do to ensure your reservoir operates safely.

  • Panel engineers

    All reservoirs under the Reservoirs Act 1975 must be inspected and supervised by a panel engineer.

  • Report your incidents

    Instructions on how to report an incident at your reservoir.

  • Reservoir flood plans

    Advice to reservoir owners (undertakers) about preparing a reservoir flood plan.