There is good news for swimmers in Habersham County. The lap pool inside the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center could be reopening soon.
Repairs got underway Friday, with five of the eight valves replaced.
A few of the valves that were ordered will not work, so they had to get a rush order on parts that will work, and those are scheduled to arrive today (Monday).
“We’re hopeful to be back in business late this week or early the week of the 23rd,” said Habersham County Parks and Recreation Director Brooke Whitmire.
Once all repairs are made, the Habersham County Environmental Health staff will inspect the pool to ensure the water quality has been maintained.
The problem first surfaced in September when the lap pool water became cloudy. Since then, Recreation Department officials say the water quality has been maintained, but the lack of visibility made it unsafe for people to swim since lifeguards could not see all areas of the pool.
Whitmire noted that not everything will immediately return to normal the minute the pool opens.
“Swimmers should expect water temperatures to be colder than normal as it will take a few days for the heater to warm the water back up,” she said.
