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Board hears Aquatic Center contamination incident and proposed filtration upgrade
Summary
Recreation staff reported a pool contamination 'stool incident' that required a full-day shutdown and chemical treatment, and outlined a filtration upgrade—replacement of underwater air-controlled valves and pumps—projected to extend system life 10–20 years pending Commission approval and a likely winter installation.
Bryan, representing the Recreation Department, briefed the board on two related aquatic issues: a recent pool contamination that required a full-day shutdown and extensive chemical treatment, and a proposed filtration system upgrade to reduce future operational disruption. He described the contamination as a "stool incident" that forced closure for treatment and cleanup.
Bryan explained the technical proposal: replace aging underwater air‑controlled valves with a manual valve system and new pumps, which staff estimate would extend the filtration system’s usable life by 10–20 years. He said the upgrade would require Commission approval and would likely be scheduled in winter to avoid peak use; if funded and scheduled, installation would include an expected two‑week pool shutdown and coordination with the wastewater plant for disposal. No formal funding decision was recorded at the meeting.
