Swimming Safety Tips
Know the Water
- Hypothermia risk exists.
- The bottom of the lake is uneven with sudden drop-offs, dead trees and other hazards.
- Keep away from boats by staying inside the buoy line.
- No lifeguards are on duty.
Know Your Limits
- Be aware that cold water can kill, even on hot summer days. Stay close to shore and rest if you are cold or tired.
Wear a Life Jacket
- Wear a life jacket. It's easy to misjudge the water and your swimming skills. Trouble can happen quickly, be prepared.
Supervise Children Around the Water
- Nothing replaces adult supervision.
- Assign an adult to watch children at all times.
- Constantly watch your children in or near the water.
- Keep young children within arm's reach.
Remember
- Water at Lake Tapps comes from a glacier. Lake Tapps water averages 50 degrees in the summer. This is not the same as air temperature.
- Swimming in a glacier-fed lake is not the same as swimming in a heated pool.
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