A reservoir was constructed at Barrow Gurney to receive the water, and because the springs at Chewton were the source of the River Chew, the company was required to build three compensation reservoirs, so that the flow in the river could be maintained.
A reservoir was built at Barrow Gurney to receive water, and because the springs at Chewton were the source of the River Chew, the company had to construct three compensation reservoirs to maintain the river's flow.