YORKSHIRE Water is urging visitors to its reservoirs to follow the Countryside Code and not to take risks by using disposable barbecues or entering the water to cool off ahead of the run of Bank Holiday weekends in the coming months.

There have already been a number of moorland fires this year, which have been linked to disposable barbecues.

Disposable barbeques are not permitted on any of Yorkshire Water’s sites, and some of its sites are covered by Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO’s), which means people could face on the spot fines if they are found to be using one.

Gaynor Carpenter, head of land and property at Yorkshire Water, said: “With half-term upon us and a number of Bank Holiday weekends ahead it is important visitors to our reservoirs do not take risks by using disposable barbecues or entering the water.

“It is also important visitors to our sites remain vigilant around the water, particularly parents with children who may be tempted to enter the water.”

If visitors do see someone in the water who requires help or a fire, call 999 and ask for the Fire Service immediately – as crews are trained and equipped to deal with such incidents.