Subspring Structure Warning as the reservoir level drops

Sightseers have been warned to keep on paths around reservoirs while previously sunken structures are exposed by falling water levels.

Alastair Harvey of Yorkshire Water also said that although taking a dip in reservoirs during warm weather may seem seductive to some, it also ended danger and should not be risked.

The company announced a snake ban earlier in July and said that the reservoir level was slightly more than 50% – “considerably lower than” the average for the beginning of July, which is almost 80%.

“We would advise to hold on to the hiking routes on public footpaths and not be tempted to make a dip in the shallow tendon or to walk on the newly exposed dike, because there can be the risk of sinking mud,” Harvey said.

Yorkshire Water owns and manages approximately 120 reservoirs, including alongett Reservoir near Barnsley, Ogden Reservoir in Halifax and do Park Reservoir in Bradford.

Baitingsreservoir near Ripponden is remarkable because of his sunken bridge, but the company warned that it should not be crossed.

Similarly, thruscross reservoir near Harrogate hides the immersed village of West End, which is visible when the water level drops but only has to be viewed from a distance and should not be approached.

Harvey repeated earlier warning about not swimming in reservoirs, stating cold -water shock, underwater hazards and more.

“Unfortunately we have seen incidents in Yorkshire when people have lost their lives in reservoirs and other open water,” he said.

In the summer, the Ranger teams of Yorkshire Water will be busy with reservoir visitors about water safety, provide information about the sites and encourage people to follow the rural code.

The company has asked people to refrain from using disposable barbecues or starting burning and asked visitors to take litter home and keep dogs on leads, especially around cattle.

“We want people to go through Yorkshire and beyond to enjoy our reservoirs and the surrounding countryside, but it is important that people consider their behavior and do not take risks that can influence the local natural environment and animals in the wild, or that puts them in danger,” Mr. Harvey said.

The company said that antisocial behavior should be reported to the police and everyone who has seen a fire or someone who needs help to call 999.