• Don't swim in ditches or canals
    • Water is very cold
    • Water moves very fast and can sweep you away before you have a chance to get out
    • Others can be pulled in trying to rescue you
    • Ditch and canal bottoms can contain hazards or debris that are dangerous and can snare you


  • Don't play in, on or around ditches/canals or irrigation structures.  Canal banks and irrigation structures are private property


  • Don't play, walk, run, etc. on ditch and canal banks
    • Banks can be steep and slick


  • Don't drink irrigation water


  • Don't use boards, old trees or other things to build bridges across ditches and canals


  • Do obey any posted signs along ditches and canals
    • They warn of danger
    • They help keep you safe



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