WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) — A cool dip in a private swimming pool could lead to health trouble if people in a drought-stricken North Texas city ignore water restrictions.

Wichita Falls officials on Thursday reminded pool owners who are barred from using city-treated supplies not to substitute water from lakes, ponds or even diverted rainwater. Infectious diseases such as typhoid, dysentery and salmonella can thrive in untreated water.

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