Its solar-powered pumps, tanks and filter banks are capable of filtering larger quantities of water stored in a 150,000-litre reservoir underneath the central courtyard, and pumped daily to provide drinking water on demand.
Running is the my least strong discipline, but my first lap seemed to pass by quite comfortably as we ran along the edge of the reservoir, even if we were buffeted by wind crossing the dam.
On Black Fell, looking down on Northumberland's beautiful Kielder Water reservoir, a group of people wait in a car park next to a strange wooden building with a minimalist design beamed down from the future.
Some researchers have suggested that the radiotherapy destroyed the HIV positive reservoir cells in Brown's body or the transplanted donor cells may have triggered a "graft versus host" reaction, identifying the HIV positive cells as foreign and eliminating them.
And, for visitors who like more recent history, there is the Lady Bower reservoir at the foot of Snake Pass where Guy Gibson and his "dambusters" practised dropping their "bouncing bomb".
There was barely a cloud in the sky as I swooped down by Ladybower reservoir and made my way over to Holmfirth, dodging the Last of the Summer Wine tours as I headed for Holme Moss, one of the most feared ascents in Yorkshire, which will feature on this summer's Tour de France.
The only thing guests may miss is the swimming pool, which has been repurposed as an insulated reservoir storing 80,000 litres of water heated by the hotel's solar panels.
Mr Ahmadinejad is tapping into a deep reservoir of religious fervour that has not run dry since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
We chose an off-road trail around the Potworks Dam reservoir, passing farmland and a donkey sanctuary, and revelling in the chance to explore the interior of the island, away from the resorts.
Facebook Twitter Google plus Share Share this post Facebook Twitter Google plus close 2.13pm BSThe:13 The leaders round the corner to mark the westernmost point of today's stage, alongside Blackstone Edge reservoir.
Once the largest US water reservoir, Lake Mead has faded to fourth place as it has lost water.
