Published: February 28, 2007
Burnham-On-Sea swimming pool shut by water chemical problem

A water chemical problem at Burnham-On-Sea's 33-year-old swimming pool forced the facility to close on Tuesday and Wednesday this week - and it is now expected to open at lunchtime on Thursday (March 1st).

The facility was shut on Tuesday morning after a problem with the automatic water treatment system was found - leading to tne closure signs going into place.

Pool bosses worked on the problem during Wednesday and told Burnham-On-Sea.com that the pool should re-open to the public on Thursday.

Claire Faun, spokeswoman for Sedgemoor District Council, said: "We have shut Burnham-On-Sea pool because of problems with the automatic water treatment system. This means that the chemical balance within the pool is incorrect and because of stringent safety procedures, the public are not being allowed to swim."

"The water treatment system is currently being operated manually. The chemical balance in the water needs time to equalise and it is hoped that the pool will be re-opened tomorrow (Thursday, 1st March)."

Mr Temple apologised for any inconvenience and advised pool users to call 01278 785909 before setting out.

Duty Manager Rob Temple told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "Our engineers are currently working on the problem." He strongly denied rumours that the problem is linked to any 'animal issues', saying the problem is "entirely down to a technical problem in our plant room."