Pool question: how gross is too gross? (Page 2)

Ugh - gross!  Funny, when I read this, I thought about what my personal threshold is for these things.  In my local pools, I've tolerated bits of flotsam and jetsum, even an errant Band-Aid or two, but when I saw a tampon, I drew the line and cornered the gym staff.  Worse, like someone said above; it is the stuff you can't see that is nasty; for you contact-wearers out there - be sure to rinse your contacts well if you wear them in the pool.  They capture bacteria big time.

Cloudy water and a few hairballs does not bother me too much.  Although the pool I swim at (once in awhile) is squeaky clean, I do swim in rivers and lakes that may or may not be so pristine. 

However, this is a public pool and should be clear and healthy at all times.  Contact the school's Athletics Admin and complain about the conditions.  If nothing is done then contact your local Health and Safety Board.

The water should be clear. If it is cloudy all of the time, there is a problem and you should speak to them about it.