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Water Officials to Public: Stop Swimming at Middlesex Fells

Illegal swimmers face personal risk and could pollute the water supply.

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The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority issued a warning this week asking the public not to swim at High Fells Reservoir at Middlesex Fells. They cited the risk of swimmers hitting their heads on underwater rocks as well as the need to protect the public water supply from pollution. 

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