Fecal Contamination

Foul title, huh? Well, it's what this post is about and it's a much nicer way of saying, "Somebody pooped in the pool!"

It seems the base pool is closed today due to this unfortunate incident. Now they have to superchlorinate the water, which takes time and patience. I'm just grateful I found out before I went to the trouble of packing everything but the kitchen sink in preparation to spend the afternoon there, only to be told the pool is closed due to fecal contamination.

I couldn't help but think of the pool scene from Caddyshack.


Have your kids ever been the reason a pool was closed for fecal contamination? Our kids have been responsible for shutting down a couple of pools when their swim diapers leaked. We were MORTIFIED! But hey, fecal matter happens, right?

We have to look on the bright side. At least this unfortunate incident was reported. Just think about the times this happens and no one mentions it because they're embarrassed. It's always wise to keep an eye open for the family that leaves the pool in a very big rush. I'm just sayin'...