Public reminded that swimming is banned in are reservoirs and lakes
No swimming in area reservoirs and lakes
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Posted: 05/30/2012
BALTIMORE (AP) - Public works officials are reminding Baltimore-area residents that swimming is banned at reservoirs and lakes.
Baltimore city has three raw-water reservoirs -- Prettyboy, Loch Raven and Liberty and three human-made lakes -- Druid Lake, Lake Montebello and Lake Ashburton.
The bodies of water supply drinking waters. While the reservoirs offer biking, hiking, bird watching, boating and fishing, swimming is banned.
Officials say temperatures in deep waters drop quickly, and there are drop-offs, hidden rocks and branches.
Those caught swimming can be fined and/or jailed.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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