SWIMMING in Draycote Water can kill – that was the warning from the reservoir’s owners as summer approaches.
Severn Trent says its reservoirs – which can be as deep as six-double decker buses and freezing cold – are not meant for swimming.
Tom Crawford from Severn Trent said: “With the weather getting better, we’ll start to see more people venture into the water to cool off or have a paddle, but this is such a dangerous thing to do. People don’t realise just how deep and unpredictable our reservoirs can be.
“We have water being pumped in and out of our reservoirs, creating really strong currents which aren’t always noticeable. Even if you are a strong swimmer, they’ll easily overpower you and you can find yourself in trouble.”
“Every year, Severn Trent have to issue warnings about not swimming in the water, but still people ignore the warning signs and put their life at risk.”
