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Marysville discusses aquatic center sand-filter repairs and approves flexible staff swimwear policy
Summary
Council heard a detailed update on ongoing sand-filter clogging at the Marysville Aquatic Center and approved a staff dress-code change that allows guards to choose athletic-style one- or two-piece suits, with management responsible for enforcement.
The Marysville City Council on a voice vote approved a change to the Aquatic Center staff dress-code policy and heard a detailed staff update about clogged sand filters that have impaired water flow at the municipal pool.
City staff and Aquatic Center personnel described the primary operational problem as a solidified layer inside the pool’s sand filtration system, which staff say developed because of improper chemical use before 2024. Audrey Pilsell, who identified herself as assistant manager at the pool, told the council the pump and heater are currently working but that flow is limited because “there is a layer of sand mixed with solid chlorine” clogging the filters. Pilsell said the pool has backwashing capability but the solid layer prevents normal…
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