Platteville To Look Into Leaking Problem at Pool

The City of Platteville is going to look into a leaking problem at the city pool. Council members have approved spending up to $62,000 on an evaluation and repair plan for the Platteville Family Aquatic Center’s pool. That amount also includes some minor repairs, such as replacement valves or pump seals. The evaluation and planning will be paid for using $10,000 in swim team revenues and up to $52,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds. A report says the city pool currently uses about 3 million gallons of water per year, three times the amount expected for a facility of its size. Its last major update was in 1992, when the two pools that were there were combined into one and a walk-in style, zero-entry feature was added. City staff have been aware of the leaking problem for over 10 years, which they estimate is costing the city at least $26,000 a year.