Blea Water
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It is drained by the Mardale Beck, which runs north-east into Haweswater.
Protected Area
Blea Water was designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest SSSI in 1985 because the nutrient-poor lake supports plants including water-starwort (Callitriche hamulata), shoreweed (Littorella uniflora) and algae including stonewort (Nitella flexilis).[1]
Part of the land area that is designated as Blea Water SSSI is owned by United Utilities.[2]
See also
- Blea Tarn (Langdale)
- Wast Water, the deepest lake in the Lake District.
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