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Miedwie

Coordinates: 53°16′47″N 14°53′10″E / 53.27972°N 14.88611°E / 53.27972; 14.88611
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Miedwie
Miedwie
Miedwie is located in Poland
Miedwie
Miedwie
LocationPomeranian Lakeland
Coordinates53°16′47″N 14°53′10″E / 53.27972°N 14.88611°E / 53.27972; 14.88611
Primary inflowsPłonia
Primary outflowsPłonia
Basin countriesPoland
Max. length16.2 km (10.1 mi)
Max. width3.2 km (2.0 mi)
Surface area35 km2 (14 sq mi)
Max. depth43.8 m (144 ft)
SettlementsStargard

Miedwie (Polish: Jezioro Miedwie, German: Madüsee, Madüesee, Madüe, Maddüie) is a lake in the Pomeranian Lakeland region of West Pomeranian Voivodship, in northwestern Poland.[1]

Geography

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The lake is 35 km2 (14 sq mi) in surface area. It is 16.2 km long and 3.2 km wide. Its maximum depth is 43.8 m.

The lake has a 150m long pier.

Miedwie lake and its surrounding area is a Natura 2000 EU Special Protection Area.

Waterworks

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There is a waterworks on the lake that typically produces between 82 and 84 cubic metres of fresh drinking water daily to supply the city of Szczecin.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Water Quality in Lake Miedwie, 1992 to 1994". Google. Iowa State University. 2015-11-06. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  2. ^ Bhattacharya, Prosun; Rosborg, Ingegerd; Sandhi, Arifin; Hayes, Colin; Benoliel, Maria Joao (2011-11-25). Metals and Related Substances in Drinking Water. London: IWA Publishing. p. 92. ISBN 978-1-78040-035-8.