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Local authorities offer these tips for anyone boating, rowing or otherwise going out on the Potomac River in the vicinity of Washington.
· Swift water currents can prove deadly for swimmers, even in areas that might appear calm on the surface. The National Park Service warns swimmers to stay out of the water completely around Great Falls and the Mather Gorge.
· Swimming in the Potomac is illegal in District waters.
· If you fall in the Potomac or choose to swim, do not swallow water.
· Don't enter the water if you have cuts or open sores. These are pathways for bacteria to enter your body.
· If you swim in the Potomac, wash thoroughly afterward.
· Don't get in the water for several days after a significant rainstorm. Storm flows increase bacteria levelsays.
· People with immunosuppressive diseases should avoid the river.
Sources: National Park Service, Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin
