Prevention of Recreational Water-Related Illnesses

Many of you have asked about our policy regarding the prevention of water-related illnesses. It is as follows:
Anyone (Adult or Child) with a stomach disorder or diarrhea within the last 24 hours must not go swimming. Anyone having had diarrhea within the previous two weeks is also urged not to use the pool.

Many dangerous water-related illnesses have been spread by both adults and children alike. Proper hygiene is important for all. Help prevent unnecessary pool closings by showering with soap before swimming, and practicing proper hand-washing after toilet use (warm water and soap).

Children under age three (3) or those not toilet-trained must wear plastic pants with sealed legs or a comparable quality "swim diaper". Please use diaper changing stations in bathrooms for diaper changes-no poolside diaper changes are permitted. Hand washing after all changes is a must!

Encourage children to avoid drinking pool water, and encourage young children to make frequent visits to the bathroom.

We may be required to close the pool for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours if a health hazard exists (e.g. contaminated water, high bacteria counts).

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) information on Recreational Water-Related Illnesses (RWI's) may be found at the CDC healthy swimming website, or ask our office or guard staff for the CDC handout.