AS temperatures continue to soar, people are being urged to not cool down by swimming in open water.
Staffordshire County Council said locations such as Chasewater were often hotspots when warm weather arrived.
But Cllr Victoria Wilson said the dangers of entering the water should not be forgotten.
“I understand people wanting to cool off by going for a swim but plunging into open water is completely different to swimming in a safe, controlled pool.
“Unfortunately, we hear far too often about people getting into difficulties swimming in reservoirs, lakes and quarries.
“Our message is very much to enjoy being near the water and the supervised activities on offer, when it comes to places such as Chasewater reservoir, but when it comes to swimming, be safe and go to public, supervised pools.”
