Clovis Canal Safety near Ponding basins

Here is one Important Point…

Acres of orchards, wheat and vegetables conceal more drowning hazards than you may think. Irrigation systems pump, transport and store large amounts of water to irrigate crops. Children who live in agricultural areas or work on farms are also at especially high risk of drowning, if water hazards are present. Canals pose as a significant drowning hazard in Fresno County. If you must be near them, be aware of the following conditions that could prove hazardous. 35 drownings (about 17% of all drownings) occurred between 2005 and 2020 in Fresno County Canals.