Avon Urban Rivers and Lakes Operational Catchment

About

This catchment includes the rivers Sowe, Sherbourne, Arrow and Alne and the conurbations of Coventry, Redditch and Alcester. It is largely urban, although arable farming is the main land use activity in the south. Water abstraction for industry and public drinking water supplies is significant within the catchment, including a number of potable groundwater abstractions. The catchment provides a variety of recreational activities including angling, sailing and water sports. Designated sites in the catchment include Sites of Special Scientific Interest at Bittell Reservoir in the Upper Arrow Valley and Brandon Marsh near Coventry.