HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-31 Pahoa Swimming Pool Closed Until Further Notice -- press release
Harry Kim
Roxcie L. Waltjen
Mayor
Director
Maurice C. Messina
Wil Okabe
Deputy Director
Managing Director
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
(808) 961-8311 Fax (808) 961-8411
Email: parks_recreation@hawaiicounty.gov
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/
NEWS RELEASE
May 31, 2018
Pahoa Community Aquatic Center Closed Until Further Notice
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces the Pahoa
Community Aquatic Center will be closed until further notice due to a safety issued
caused by the Puna lava event.
While cleaning the pool in preparations for the reopening scheduled for June 1, 2018,
aquatics staff discovered “Pele’s Hair” (fine threads of volcanic glass which are formed
when a spray of lava droplets cools rapidly in the air) in the water and filtration systems.
Aquatics staff will continue to monitor the situation and the public will be informed when
the pool can reopen for recreational purposes.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.