UNITED Utilities is urging people to stay on dry land and not be tempted to take a dip in reservoirs and quarries during the hot weather.
Every year, swimmers succumb to the temptation to cool off in reservoir waters such as quarry Pennington Flash - putting their lives at risk.
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