Is this accpetable for a gym, or is it just simply common now a days?

Question

I belong to a gym where I'm paying about $25.00 a month. I like to use their big lap pool which is indoors and it also has a jacuzzi near the swimming pool. Problem, is I have been going in the pool in the early afternoon or late afternoon. I usually go to the gym at 12-3pm in the afternoon. During this time, there is always a man cleaning the pool and putting chemicals in the jacuzzi. He cleans the pool with a big net while people are swimming in this pool or doing laps. The pool has three spots where people can do laps so, it is relatively big swimming pool. And, then, the man also puts chemicals in the jacuzzi usually while people are in. I do not go in the jacuzzi when he does this because it could be dangerous and I do not want to get ill. I realize they have to clean their pool and jacuzzi on a daily basis. But, is it unacceptable for them to be cleaning it in the afternoon while people are using it? Or, do most gyms do this and it is common nowadays?

The swimming pool and jacuzzi are both indoors.

Answer 1

eew!! if the pool and jacuzzi are indoors, what could he possibly be scooping out of the pool?

i think it is bad practice to add chemicals while people are utilizing the pool/jacuzzi. you should make management aware of your health concerns and perhaps with enough complaints, they will change the time when they clean the pool. on the otherhand, between the hours of 12-3, the gym is usually pretty dead so it looks like they are making an effort to get this job done while they suspect that there won't be so many patrons. with this said, it is still wrong for the maintenance man to add chemicals to the water while people are in it.

Answer 2

As long as they are using a net to clean the pool, there is no harm done. They try to stay out of the way. As long as he isn't pouring chemicals into the water while swimming, it should be fine.

As far as the jacuzzi, it would be common courtesy to put chemicals into the water AFTER everyone is out. Not everyone does it all the time. It would be a little bit creepy, but I don't think there is anything "illegal" to cleaning the jacuzzi.

Answer 3

This guy is wrong for putting chemicals while clients are enjoying the facilities. Most of labels I read when cleaning my parents pools indicated that no one should be in the pool at until 20 to 30 minutes had past. What's up with this guy?

Answer 4

This seems odd. All of the chemicals that I use in my home pool say it is safe after 15 minutes. That is the shortest ammount of time, some others say longer. I would want to know what they are putting in. It is possible that they must treat more often because of the fact that it is public. Possibly suggest that they post a schedule of cleaning times so you can arrange your time around it.

Answer 5

I'd bring this matter to the attentions of the gym manager for his/her input. And I'd also check with several experts in pool water cleaning for their views on this subject as well.

It doesn't seem a wise thing for the maintence man to be pouring in chemicals while people are still in a pool.

Answer 6

Ask the management to have the pool boy do his thing in the middle of the night when there are fewer people there. That is inexcusable.

Answer 7

i'd be more concerned of those who pee in the pool or those with disease and who go into the water when they are on their monthly menstruals. not to mention those with highly infectious skin disease....what did you say by the way about some chemicals put in those pools? ..

Answer 8

I'd speak to the manager about my concerns, but given the bacteria levels of public facilities like that you're probably better off that they're adding stuff midday.

Answer 9

No. This should be done prior to the pool opening or after hours. This is not right. I would complain.

Answer 10

it doesnt seem right to me but it's probably common. i dont think its safe and would talk to management if youre concerned, but other than that just avoid the jacuzzi.