The noodlers have succeeded, again, in getting the pool temperature raised to 86 degrees! :bitching: I have sent an e-mail to the American Red Cross, however, the more information I gather, the better! If any of you have any published articles on this topic, I would greatly appreciate it!
Here is the e-mail I sent to the American Red cross:
Hello,
I live in an adult community with an indoor swimming pool. After doing internet research, I am still not sure of a definitive recommendation of appropriate water temperatures for the following:
1. Adults (55 years old or older) swimming laps and/or participating in water aerobics who have high blood pressure or other heart conditions.
2. Adults (55 years old or older) swimming laps and/or participating in water aerobics who have diabetes.
In addition, what is the recommended air temperature and humidity percentage for an indoor pool?
The pool temperature in our community was raised from 84 to 86, so I am trying to build a case for lowering the temperature to suit the needs of the majority of our residents. And, it is my guess that most of the residents using the pool have either high blood pressure, other heart conditions, diabetes, or other health conditions making it a health risk to exercise in 86 degree water.
Any assistance and documentation you can provide would be most appreciated!
Thank you very much,
Elaine Krugman
Thanks, Forumites, for any documentation you send my way! By the way, if you can post links in the forums, perhaps it would help others, as well, who are battling the same issues. If you have articles to send as attachments, please send me a PM and I will provide you my e-mail address.
Thanks!
Elaine
P.S. Anna Lea: If you see this, does USMS have any "official" documentation at your offices?
I suggest a referendum. Early results show one vote for 84 degrees.
Awww, Jim; I see you edited your post and removed a Smilie. Why would you want to do that? :D
Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately...), the board made a decision without it going to a community vote. At least they made a decision based on the facts I provided from the American Red Cross and other legitimate sources, rather than subjective opinions. Although I'm not happy with the 85 degree temp. they settled on for the winter months, they at least have neglected to keep the air at the 80 degrees they said they would maintain. (We have had cold air temps. in Georgia; 20-25 degrees below normal. So, the air has maxed at a very comfortable 70 degrees.)
In summer, they promised to keep the pool at 82 degrees. I'll take that over 84, for sure! But, I'm betting they will have a heck of a time trying to keep the air temp. down to 80, when the outside air reaches 100+. We'll see...
I suggest a referendum. Early results show one vote for 84 degrees.
Awww, Jim; I see you edited your post and removed a Smilie. Why would you want to do that? :D
Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately...), the board made a decision without it going to a community vote. At least they made a decision based on the facts I provided from the American Red Cross and other legitimate sources, rather than subjective opinions. Although I'm not happy with the 85 degree temp. they settled on for the winter months, they at least have neglected to keep the air at the 80 degrees they said they would maintain. (We have had cold air temps. in Georgia; 20-25 degrees below normal. So, the air has maxed at a very comfortable 70 degrees.)
In summer, they promised to keep the pool at 82 degrees. I'll take that over 84, for sure! But, I'm betting they will have a heck of a time trying to keep the air temp. down to 80, when the outside air reaches 100+. We'll see...
