Don’t swim in ditches or canals.
– Water is cold, and moves fast
– The safety of others is also at risk if they try to rescue you
– The ditch and canal bottoms can contain debris that can snare you
Don’t dump trash, lawn clippings, old tires or garden waste in ditches or canals.
Don’t play in, walk, run, etc. on or around ditches/canal.
-Banks can be steep and slick
– They are private property
Don’t drink irrigation water
Don’t use boards, trees or other things to build bridges across ditches and canals.
Do obey posted signs along ditches and canals