Pool closing
Just released from the town hall...
The Community Pool will be closing on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. for scheduled maintenance, which includes completely draining and refilling the pool. This maintenance, which is critical for water stability, was originally planned for the spring during the removal of the bubble. However, staff determined that this procedure must be completed now to insure a high level of water quality. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The pool will re-open on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 6:00 a.m.Tim White
Town Council, 4th District
8 comments:
Apparently the water is of poor quality, which would concern most swimmers I would think.
Curious to know how often the pool needs to be drained and refilled and what the cost is. I've never been to the pool (always had one in my backyard)but I understand it's heated also. Would also like to know how long it takes to heat it back to the temperature maintained during usage.
When is the report expected back from the pool consultant?
not sure on the costs off the top of my head... Pool consultant is to report within 45 days from commencement... a week or two ago.
one concern i have with the pool is the sewer cost. i'm pretty sure all pool water drains into the sewers.
When the water quality of a pool justifies the water must be drained and changed there are other issues at work here. Could there be a filtration issue? What is it that chlorine or other bacteracides won't cure? Or is there a leak that has been rumored for a long time gotten so big it requires repair?
The pool is equivalent to a one-time flush of 550,000 gallons. The rate at which the pool is drained is so far less thean the capacity of the plant, it's impact will be negligible.
And if there were a leak in the pool, it would be pretty obvious by the water usage bills (assuming the kiddies aren't swimming in 6 inches of water). Think about it, if you have a running toilet in your home, your water bill shoots up. You could not possibly cover up a leak in a pool this size.
oh my stars I love the pool and I think we should take very good care of it and make it the best it can be
So the pool water has to be changed because even chemicals will not keep it clean. There is technology that coulld have been installed as a filtration system that would have prevented this type of problem. But when you select the lowest bidder this is what you get.
Bows and ribbons-we should always look on the good side of things. We have a wonderful pool and it is enjoyed by all. Lets keep it that way it will all work out
There is absolutely no water quality reason to completely drain and refill a pool. None. This reflects an unbelievable ignorance about how to operate a pool. And, it's going to cost the taxpayers of Cheshire an enormous amount of money. Probably at least 500,00 gallons of water in that pool, the sewer cost of dumping, the water bill for refilling, the new chemicals, and the substantial heating bill to get the (extremely cold, this time of year) fill water up to temp.
When will Cheshire's government and voters realize that they need some serious help? That pool doesn't have to lose so much money, but it will continue to do so as long as it's being run by those who have no clue, and as long as the town continues to go low bidder with all projects.
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