TWO swimming pools that were forced to close after a vomiting and diarrhoea bacteria was found in them are to reopen tomorrow.
Blackbrook Pavilion in Taunton announced yesterday that its two pools would be closed until further notice after it was made aware of the bacteria.

They evacuated children who were enjoying a swimming lesson after they had a call from a customer who said that they had contracted a bacteria known as Cryptosporidium, and that it could have been contracted from Blackbrook Pavilion.

The team then requested pool sample results, which showed a positive result with very low levels of Cryptosporidium and so closed the pools so that they could eradicating any bacteria from the pool water. 

Tone Leisure, who run Blackbrook Pavilion, has now announced that the pools will be open as normal on Saturday, (November 5). 

The Blackbrook team has completed the process which involves super chlorination, increasing the levels of flocculent,  sweeping and vacuuming the pool  while completing six cycles of filtration (this process takes 18 hours), then backwashing the filters before leaving the pool and filters to circulate for a further eight hours, which is taking place this afternoon (Friday  November 4).

A spokesperson for Tone Leisure said: "We thank all our customers for your patience during this time and Tone Leisure apologises for the inconvenience this closure has caused, but in these circumstances it is important to follow industry guidance and ensure our water hygiene is maintained to the highest level.

"So, please read our Pool Hygiene Rules and keep swimming, it’s a great exercise and a fun way to spend time with your family."

If you have symptoms of watery diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pains and nausea you're being advised to see your GP."

Tone Leisure’s operations director, James Curry, added that there had been recorded high levels of Cryptosporidium in the South West for some months with all pool operators on alert.