Warning not to enter Yorkshire Water reservoirs
As water level remain lower than usual - Yorkshire Water are issuing a warning
Yorkshire Water issues reservoir safety warning ahead of the Bank Holiday.
Reservoirs can pose a risk to life through cold water shock, operational equipment under the water, sudden drops, hidden currents and other new dangers as water levels are lower than usual.
As temperatures are expected to reach the mid 20s across West Yorkshire today (Monday 25 August) people are being urged not to cool off in them.
Alastair Harvey, lead countryside and woodland advisor at Yorkshire Water, said: “Sadly, we’ve seen incidents this year in Yorkshire where people have lost their lives in reservoirs and other open water.
"We’d advise sticking to the walking routes on public footpaths and don’t be tempted to go for a dip in the shallows or walk on the exposed embankment and structures, as there can be risks of sinking mud.”
Yorkshire Water also said reservoirs with particularly low levels of water, due to the ongoing dry weather, also pose a new danger. Baitings is notable for its sunken bridge, which should not be crossed.