ESB issues warning to public not to swim in reservoirs

A WARNING has been issued by ESB advising members of the public not to swim in reservoirs in County Wicklow during the fine weather.

A spokesperson for the company ref- erenced Poulaphouca and Golden Falls reservoirs in West Wicklow as two of the most risky locations in the county.

‘Amidst this spell of fine weather, ESB would like to again remind the general public of the dangers and potential serious consequences of swimming in any ESB reservoir. This is due to the risk of uneven ground, deep waters, changing water levels and fast-flowing waters,’ he said.