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Zhiyan Reservoir

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Zhiyan Reservoir

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Zhiyan Reservoir (simplified, traditional, pinyin: Zhīyǎn Shuǐkù) is a reservoir located in the town of Huangdian, Lanxi, Zhejiang, China. It covers a total surface area of 53.4 km2 (20.6 sq mi) and has a storage capacity of some 28,000,000 m3 (0.0067 cu mi) of water. It belongs to the first grade water source protection area and is part of Lanxi's water supply network. It is adjacent to the city of Jiande.

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