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Pontsticill Reservoir (Welsh: Cronfa Pontsticill) or Taf Fechan Reservoir is a large reservoir on the Taf Fechan lying partly in the county of Powys and partly within the county borough of Merthyr Tydfil in south Wales. It lies within the Brecon Beacons National Park and Fforest Fawr Geopark. [1] Bell-mouth spillway and valve tower
Storm Bert floods 'absolutely devastating', says Welsh FM Anger over level and timing of storm weather warnings Your pictures: Storm Bert brings snow, wind and rain to UK
Welsh Water have confirmed they were working alongside the Environment Agency (EA) - who have placed an oil boom and absorbent pads on the river - to investigate what happened.
Politicians and residents in south Wales have lashed out at what they say is a lack of preparation and insufficient warning for Storm Bert, which led to devastating floods. Andrew Morgan, leader ...
These powers included water supply, management of water resources including reservoirs, water quality, consumer representation, management of flood risk and coastal protection. [ 25 ] The GoWA 2006 was changed by the Wales Act 2017 which includes devolution of water and sewerage powers as recommended by the Silk Commission .
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is a not-for-profit company which supplies drinking water and wastewater services to most of Wales and parts of western England that border Wales. In total, it serves around 1.4 million households and businesses and over three million people - and supplies nearly 830 million litres (180 million imperial gallons) of drinking water per day.
Welsh Water said flooding in Mill Street was an issue with highway drainage, with the responsibility resting with Rhondda Cynon Taf council. A spokesman said that drains had been overwhelmed.
The village and other parts of the valley were flooded in 1965 to create Llyn Celyn reservoir, in order to supply Liverpool and Wirral with water for industry. [1] The Tryweryn flooding was opposed by 125 local authorities and 27 of 36 Welsh MPs voted against the second reading of the bill with none voting for it.