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Old 10-02-2010, 06:35 PM
 
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any lakes in prescott/prescott valley that you can swim in?
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Old 10-02-2010, 09:34 PM
 
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any lakes in prescott/prescott valley that you can swim in?
NO!

It is not only dangerous, due to muck, no life guards and bacteria in the water, but it is also ILLEGAL.

ALL the "lakes" in Prescott are man-made and are filled with storm run-off water. They are VERY polluted.
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Old 10-05-2010, 06:52 PM
 
Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
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Well not quite true.
While I am not quite aware of any you can swim in I am aware that most in the Prescott area are not polluted.
They are in fact our water supply.
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Old 10-05-2010, 11:38 PM
 
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Well not quite true.
While I am not quite aware of any you can swim in I am aware that most in the Prescott area are not polluted.
They are in fact our water supply.
not true...

Per the City of Prescott:

It is estimated that over half the pollutants in our creeks and lakes are transported by storm water runoff from impervious surfaces (parking lots, roads, etc) through storm drain systems and into our lakes and creeks. These "non-point" source pollutants include gasoline by-products, oil, grease and heavy metals deposited by automobiles as well as industrial and chemical wastes. Fertilizers running off lawns and into storm drain systems are also a primary concern. These non-point source pollutants threaten the quality and usability of our surface water resources and control efforts are needed to reduce pollution sources and improve the quality of water discharged from storm drain systems. This is the purpose of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). NPDES Phase I Permits were issued in the early 1990s to large municipalities (>100, 000 population).

In addition to the pollutants picked up by runoff before it enters a storm drain, some storm water includes wastes and wastewater from non-storm water sources. These non-storm water sources are referred to as “illicit discharges”. These discharges are “illicit” because law usually prohibits such releases; Prescott’s municipal storm drainage systems are not designed to treat wastewater. Illicit discharges can include effluent from septic systems; car washes, carpet cleaners, laundry, and other industrial waste waters; improper disposal of automotive and household wastes, such as used motor oil, fertilizers and pesticides, and plant clippings; construction site wastes, such as cement, oil and fuel, and clean-up water; and spills from roadways. The result is contaminated storm water that may contribute pollutants, including heavy metals, toxins, oil and grease, solvents, nutrients, viruses, and bacteria into area washes, creeks, and lakes. These same sources of pollution also may move downward (infiltrate) into ground water.
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Old 11-04-2010, 09:12 AM
 
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Wow, so there are no bodies of water for swimming in and around Prescott? No recreational water resevoirs for swimming and kayaking and such?

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NO! It is not only dangerous, due to muck, no life guards and bacteria in the water, but it is also ILLEGAL. ALL the "lakes" in Prescott are man-made and are filled with storm run-off water. They are VERY polluted.
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Old 11-04-2010, 10:11 AM
 
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Wow, so there are no bodies of water for swimming in and around Prescott? No recreational water resevoirs for swimming and kayaking and such?
This is a high-desert area. There are NO natural lakes in Prescott. Think about it, this is a desert.

All the "lakes" in Prescott are "man-made". They really are reservoirs, they store water run-off from the rains. I believe you can use a row boat in some of them, but that is about it. No swimming and no motorized boats, that is for sure.
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Old 11-04-2010, 11:43 AM
 
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Looks like the rules have changed since this was posted some time ago.

Prescott - Watson Lake, 4 miles north of downtown on Highway 89, is a great spot for swimming, kayaking, sailing and sailboarding, cliff jumping, and daydreaming. The easy Peavine Trail jogs up the more remote east side of Watson Lake. Once the railbed of the 1893 Santa Fe Railroad, this 4.5 mile gravel path passes through the scenic Granite Dells. A signed path spurs off west to a quiet swimming cove. Hike north as far as you want, and return the same way.

Lynx Lake is a ponderosa-ringed hole, suitable for fishing, small boat paddling, and shoreline wading. While the campground is closed, the North Shore/South Shore areas are open to the public between 6 a.m and 7 p.m. No fees are charged for visitors arriving via foot or bicycle. Rental boats are available at the Lynx Store and Marina.


Maybe someday swimming will be allowed again, once things get cleaned up.

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Old 11-04-2010, 12:34 PM
 
Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
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Wow, so there are no bodies of water for swimming in and around Prescott? No recreational water resevoirs for swimming and kayaking and such?

Yes you can kayak or row or use an electric trolling motor on the lakes I am aware of, no gas motors however.
The lake I like to fish at it only 15 acres so who needs a boat?
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Old 11-05-2010, 09:53 AM
 
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is a great spot for swimming, kayaking, sailing and sailboarding, cliff jumping, and daydreaming.


Cliff jumping?
Swimming?

Where did you pull that one from? That information is NOT from the official Parks & Rec site.

You will get banned from the area if you are caught "cliff jumping" and swimming is NOT allowed in any of the lakes.


Maybe someday logic & common sense will be allowed again, once things get fixed up.

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Old 11-05-2010, 09:57 AM
 
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Hey Esenjay, will you take full responsibility for giving out bad information? When someone "cliff dives" or goes "swimming" and dies as a result.

I spoke to the Parks & Recreation Department and they advised me that there is NO SWIMMING in any of the Prescott area lakes and there is NO CLIFF DIVING. Both are considered illegal and very dangerous. The lakes are shallow at spots and people can die from such activities.

Call them yourself if you don't believe:928-777-1122

I suggest you go back and edit your post before someone gets hurt, killed or arrested because of your incorrect information.
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