The Agaña Pool will remain closed until further notice following the results of tests
conducted by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA).
GEPA samples of Free Residual Chlorine indicate levels at 8.6 to 11.0 parts per million.
Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) acceptable levels of Free Residual Chlorine are between 2.0 to 4.0 ppm but not to exceed 5.0 ppm.
Water samples also tested positive for coliform, but tested negative for E. coli.
“We are working with Public Health and Guam EPA to conduct further assessments on the pool. We appreciate the public’s patience and apologize for any convenience this has caused. The safety of all our pool patrons is our top priority,” said Richard Ybanez, director of Department of Parks and Recreation.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 17, 2020
Hagåtña, Guam – The Agaña Pool will remain closed until further notice following the results of tests conducted by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA).
GEPA samples of Free Residual Chlorine indicate levels at 8.6 to 11.0 parts per million. Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) acceptable levels of Free Residual Chlorine are between 2.0 to
4.0 ppm but not to exceed 5.0 ppm. Water samples also tested positive for coliform, but tested negative for E. coli.
“We are working with Public Health and Guam EPA to conduct further assessments on the pool. We appreciate the public’s patience and apologize for any convenience this has caused. The safety of all our pool patrons is our top priority,” said Richard Ybanez, Director of Department of Parks and Recreation.
