ESB warns of dangers of swimming in reservoirs ahead of bank holiday weekend
Reservoirs are not safe for swimming due to the risk of fast-flowing water and uneven ground. By Emer Moreau Wednesday 2 Jun 2021, 6:13 PM 2 hours ago 8,285 Views 8 Comments
Poulaphouca Reservoir in Wicklow
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THE ESB HAS warned the public not to swim in its reservoirs ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
ESB reservoirs are not safe for swimming due to the risk of deep, fast-flowing water, changing water levels and uneven ground.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the ESB said it “would like to remind the general public of the dangers and potentially serious consequences of swimming in any ESB reservoir”.
‘Taking the Golden Circle route: My Icelandic adventure continues’
Þingvallavatn is a rift valley lake in southwestern Iceland. Source: Getty Images
Despite feeling full of energy after the soak in the thermal pool, I woke up feeling yuck. As you’d expect, this was the best breakfast buffet yet, but I dared not risk it. I did have a cup of tea and some scrambled eggs though. My daughter Stacey had freshly made waffles! I dined on the aromas.
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