Maintenance Committee: Swimming Pool Closure

Notice of Swimming Pool Closure December 4 through 8: One of the more technically challenging jobs of Maintenance has to do with maintaining the swimming pool and spa as well as the pumps, filters, a significant array of plumbing and, in addition, the chemistry of the water.
Currently, the 120,000 gallon NSCA pool is overdue for a closure and fresh water replenishment. The pool is usually drained about every 6 months, removing 60 to 70% of old water each time. However, this year the pool had a 100% fresh water fill in February, so the refill time was extended. While the balance of various chemicals is within spec, meaning “we have good chemistry,” there is a measurement of total dissolved solids, TDS, signaling that the pool needs to be drained and filled with fresh water. TDS is the measure of the sum of all the substances dissolved in the pool water. High levels of TDS are caused by chemicals, sweat, sunscreen, debris and other matter, which all leave a residual in the pool. High TDS levels can create problems even if the pool’s chemistry is good. Problems range from cloudy water, staining, eye and skin irritation, to inability of chlorine to disinfect. It sometimes creates a situation where the pool will keep developing problems no matter how perfect the water chemistry is, or how often the pool filters are cleaned. For these reasons we need to close the pool and replenish the water at this time.
COMMUNITY POOL & SPA CLOSED for Maintenance Monday, December 4 to Friday, December 8
We realize that access to the pool during the holidays is important to many residents, so the closure will be from December 4 through December 8, i.e. after Thanksgiving and before the Christmas holidays.
During the closure, we plan to replace all four pool pumps and one spa pump with energy efficient variable speed pool pumps. Because of the time to drain the pool, refill with fresh water and install the new pumps, a five day closure is required.
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—Bob Gregg