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City to drain municipal pool after sediment issues; staff hopes to reopen by Sunday
Summary
Staff reported reddish dust and suspended sediment in the municipal pool after heavy rain; they recommended draining the pool as the most cost‑effective immediate remedy and estimated roughly $10,000 to replace filter sand if needed. Staff expected refilling and reopening within about two days.
Parks and utilities staff recommended temporarily draining Ottawa's municipal pool after staff and contractors observed a reddish dust and persistent turbidity following a three‑inch rain before opening.
"Shortly before the opening of the pool, we had approximately a 3 inch rain...That is showing up in our pool...We had professional industry professionals...Your best guess is probably to go ahead and drain it," Director Snedan said, describing visibility problems that made it unsafe to see drains and that a dive team had been needed to inspect the deep end. Staff estimated roughly $10,000 to replace filter sand for two large filters and said draining and refilling was the least‑cost immediate option. They hoped to have the pool refilled and ready for business Sunday, with about a two‑day closure.
Commissioners asked about the risk of reoccurrence and whether filter media should be replaced; staff said the issue could recur but drainage was the cheapest first remedy and professionals recommended the approach given time and cost constraints. No vote was required; this was an operational recommendation and short‑term closure announced by staff.
