Meilin Reservoir

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Meilin Reservoir (simplified, traditional, pinyin: Meílín Shuǐkù) is a reservoir located in Futian District, in southwestern Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, in the southern China. Meilin Reservoir belongs to the first grade water source protection area and is part of Shenzhen's water supply network. It covers a total surface area of 4.26 km2 (1.64 sq mi) and has a storage capacity of some 1,309×10^6 m3 (0.314 cu mi) of water. It is surrounded by the Longding Hill.

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