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Safety in Lakes, Rivers & Ponds

  • Learn to swim. The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim--this includes adults and children.
  • Select a supervised area. A trained lifeguard who can help in an emergency is the best safety factor. Even good swimmers can have an unexpected medical emergency in the water. Never swim alone.
  • Always assign a "lifeguard" to watch children around these bodies of water, especially in a party situation. Children should be encouraged to identify safe play areas and recognize potentially unsafe play areas such as lakes, canals, and ponds.
  • Select an area that has good water quality and safe natural conditions. Murky water, hidden underwater objects, unexpected drop-offs, and aquatic plant life are hazards.
  • Make sure the water is deep enough before entering headfirst. Too many swimmers are seriously injured every year by entering headfirst into water that is too shallow. A feet first entry is much safer than diving.
  • Avoid drainage ditches and arroyos. Drainage ditches and arroyos for water run-off are not good places for swimming or playing in the water. After heavy rains, they can quickly change into raging rivers that can easily take a human life. Even the strongest swimmers are no match for the power of the water. Fast water and debris in the current make ditches and arroyos very dangerous.
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