Ffynnon Llugwy

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It lies at a height of about Script error: No such module "convert". and covers an area of some Script error: No such module "convert".. It has a maximum depth of Script error: No such module "convert"..[1]

Since the early twentieth century water has been taken from its outflow, Afon Llugwy to feed Llyn Cowlyd via a series of leats.

Since the mid-1970s the lake has additionally acted as a reservoir for Bangor and eastern Anglesey, which necessitated the laying of an 11-mile pipeline to the water treatment works at Mynydd Llandygái.[2]

It is the source of the River Llugwy (Template:Langx) which flows via Capel Curig and Betws-y-coed before becoming a tributary of the River Conwy.

References

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  1. The Lakes of Eryri, by Geraint Roberts, Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, 1985
  2. Cyfrinachau Llynnoedd Eryri, by Geraint Thomas, y Lolfa, 2011

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