Multiple US Public Pools Close Temporarily Amid Safety, Power, Repair Issues

Several public pools across different communities are facing closures due to various safety and maintenance issues. The Orchard Mesa Pool will temporarily close for repairs on a key water flow component but is expected to reopen the same day. In Holtsville, a power outage damaged the filter motor of the Olympic-size pool, necessitating repairs and leaving it closed amid rising summer temperatures. The Howell Community Park pool in Baton Rouge remains closed for the year following a disturbing incident where juveniles entered the pool area carrying handguns, leading to lifeguard safety concerns and staff resignations; officials are considering enhanced security measures and transforming the pool into a training site to address the lifeguard shortage. Meanwhile, the Tell City JFK pool in Kentucky is closed for the summer due to glass shards found in the water, requiring extensive cleaning, though its splash pad remains open. These closures highlight ongoing challenges in maintaining safe and operational public swimming facilities.