The Wellington Park Tasmania issued a warning and said people swimming and “inappropriate[ly] toileting” at the spot will be fined.
“The Disappearing Tarn is located in a Drinking Water Catchment, just 400m from an intake,” read the message on Facebook. “This water receives the bare minimum treatment before it is delivered to the taps of Fern Tree residents.”
The Wellington Park Tasmania issued a warning and said a hefty fine would be placed on people caught swimming or conducting “inappropriate toileting” at the spot
Swimmers will face an on-the-spot fine of $202, and fines of up to $4,040 per offense can be issued if the matter goes to court, according to The Guardian.
“Swimming and inappropriate toileting around the Tarn impacts water quality. Please respect this important water source,” the message continued. “’No Swimming’ signs have been erected at the Tarn and penalties apply (fine not exceeding 20 penalty units).”
