I coach at a YMCA pool (built in 1956 and is a 20 yard pool) where the air temperature ranges around 92-95 degrees and the water temp is usually around 88 degrees. Also, there is poor ventilation because the ventilation system is not working properly. Lately I have come home after coaching with terrible headaches. I worry about our age-group swimmers too because they are working out in such warm temps. The maintenance dept and Y will not lower the temp and have not taken our complaints as a priority. Is this a dangerous situation or do I need to just grin and bear it. Please advise if anyone can help or tell me who we can alert. Thanks!
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Consider using large fans deckside to keep the air just above the water moving.
Kids with asthma will appreciate it.
Our AG coach has a bout 3-4 going while he is coaching and it makes a huge difference.
He has also figured out a way to rig the incoming waterpipes, so only cold water gets pumped into the pool during his practices.
Not really something he should be doing, because chemicals are adjusted based on water temps.
BUT I got to join his kids once for cold water practice and I have envied them ever since!
Consider using large fans deckside to keep the air just above the water moving.
Kids with asthma will appreciate it.
Our AG coach has a bout 3-4 going while he is coaching and it makes a huge difference.
He has also figured out a way to rig the incoming waterpipes, so only cold water gets pumped into the pool during his practices.
Not really something he should be doing, because chemicals are adjusted based on water temps.
BUT I got to join his kids once for cold water practice and I have envied them ever since!
