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TheVillagesYoungster
07-23-2023, 12:08 PM
Any facts on how often the community pools are check for bacteria and other containments? Anything posted by the District of the historical levels? Just wondering how clean they are?

Normal
07-23-2023, 12:21 PM
Any facts on how often the community pools are check for bacteria and other containments? Anything posted by the District of the historical levels? Just wondering how clean they are?

Any public pool with 5 or more units must be treated and maintained according to Florida Health Code regulations.
Chapter 64 E-9.

Public Swimming Pools | Florida Department of Health (https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/swimming-pools/index.html#:~:text=To%20protect%20the%20public%20h ealth%20the%20department%20has,through%20the%20iss uance%20of%20operating%20permits%20and%20inspectio ns).

As for records or history, you would likely need to contact, Sumter, Marion and Lake County Health Departments for records on inspections etc. The county inspection must be done 2 times per year.

Bogie Shooter
07-23-2023, 12:25 PM
A call to the Recreation Department should get you the correct information.
Recreation
Phone: 352-674-1800

dewilson58
07-23-2023, 01:39 PM
We were at Big Cypress last month and it was So Gross we didn't get in it.
(first time ever)

Very cloudy and lots of stuff floating in it.

Have not been back.

Normal
07-23-2023, 07:01 PM
We were at Big Cypress last month and it was So Gross we didn't get in it.
(first time ever)

Very cloudy and lots of stuff floating in it.

Have not been back.

It sure doesn’t sound like someone is doing their job keeping it clean. But then some private pools around here are run down too. A pool might as well be a glorified bathtub. It is beyond me why a person would put one in.

Pairadocs
07-23-2023, 07:34 PM
We were at Big Cypress last month and it was So Gross we didn't get in it.
(first time ever)

Very cloudy and lots of stuff floating in it.

Have not been back.

Pretty sad, but more than "sad" will be the serious illness of an unfortunate resident or residents. Anyone still able to remember when the Villages was small enough (only went to the boundary of LSL) that no matter what day or time you went to your neighborhood pool, you were bound to observe an employee pull up, scoop up a water sample, and do a ph/chlorine/bacteria test ? I have not seen that happen for years now; must be doing that at every pool daily at night now.

wisbad1
07-23-2023, 08:13 PM
It sure doesn’t sound like someone is doing their job keeping it clean. But then some private pools around here are run down too. A pool might as well be a glorified bathtub. It is beyond me why a person would put one in.
So I don’t have to put up with that stuff. My pool my germs.

Papa_lecki
07-23-2023, 08:17 PM
It is beyond me why a person would put one in.

This thread literally answers that question.

Papa_lecki
07-23-2023, 08:18 PM
Any facts on how often the community pools are check for bacteria and other containments? Anything posted by the District of the historical levels? Just wondering how clean they are?

Two pools close to our house, I’ve seen rec staff testing water most days - the days I don’t see them, they could come at another time.

Calisport
07-23-2023, 09:02 PM
Laguna Woods in Southern Cal had pool closures almost weekly due to someone losing their bowels in the pool. Pools closed for at least a day or two. 6 pools total there compared to the multiples here.

OrangeBlossomBaby
07-24-2023, 07:36 AM
I visit the Orange Blossom CC pool, and observe this every time I go: people show up and slather themselves down (or worse - spray themselves down) with suntan lotion or sunblock or other "sun preparation product" - and then immediately go into the pool.

If you want to know why the water is cloudy, you need look no further than those people who do that.

Warm water will always make the water cloudier, but I'd guess that the main source is oils and lotions from people who think "spray and dip" will demonstrate how we are the friendliest town.

SusanStCatherine
07-24-2023, 08:11 AM
The posted rule is shower before entering pool. I have only seen a few people do that. I don't even use sunscreen and will rinse off before AND often after being in the pool. People look at me like I'm crazy.

Dusty_Star
07-26-2023, 04:44 PM
The posted rule is shower before entering pool. I have only seen a few people do that. I don't even use sunscreen and will rinse off before AND often after being in the pool. People look at me like I'm crazy.

SusanStCatherine is right, the rule is: shower before entering the pool.

RPDaly
07-26-2023, 05:21 PM
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birdiebill
07-27-2023, 06:36 AM
If you have to wear a bandaid, you should not be going into a pool or lake or ocean, etc

RICH1
07-27-2023, 06:40 AM
Any facts on how often the community pools are check for bacteria and other containments? Anything posted by the District of the historical levels? Just wondering how clean they are?
I was hoping at 3pm when the anal muscles become relaxed and the pool is full of water walkers… Bacteria has a way of searching for a new home!

billethkid
07-27-2023, 08:09 AM
Public pools and hot tubs = human body stew!
No thanks.

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bcsnave
07-27-2023, 11:24 AM
We were at Big Cypress last month and it was So Gross we didn't get in it.
(first time ever)

Very cloudy and lots of stuff floating in it.

Have not been back.

Oh really Mr Helpful..you don't say...

fdpaq0580
07-27-2023, 02:21 PM
Oh really..you don't say A Man Poops In A Lake - Something To Laugh At (https://somethingtolaughat.com/video/a-man-poops-in-a-lake/)

Does the guy in the photo have his mouth open?

bcsnave
07-27-2023, 05:02 PM
[QUOTE=fdpaq0580;2239291]Does the guy in the photo have his mouth