Human feces were found in the indoor swimming pool in Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. This was just five days after a similar incident occurred, prompting a complete replacement of 700 tons of pool water 10 days ago. The pool sees an average of 1,000 visitors a day.
According to Yeongju City, a report was received around 9:40 a.m. on the 25th that 'human feces were floating in the water' at the Yeongju indoor swimming pool in Gahung-dong. Officials discovered a substance believed to be feces and removed it with a skimmer. The city temporarily closed the pool that day, partly drained the water, and proceeded with filtration and disinfection.
Earlier, on the 15th, a similar incident occurred. At that time, one-third of the pool's water was drained, and overnight filtration and disinfection were conducted. However, complaints from patrons expressing their discomfort continued, leading to the pool being closed for two days and the complete replacement of 700 tons of pool water. The expense was covered using the city's budget. Additionally, to address the discomfort felt by students hesitant to use the facilities, the city decided to offer free lessons for a week.
Yeongju City is analyzing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage to identify the person responsible for causing the 'feces incident,' but they are reportedly facing difficulties due to the large number of visitors. Some patrons have filed complaints stating that the entire pool water should be replaced again.