Rose Arena’s pool will be closed until Monday because of an abnormally high level of bacteria found in a test by Facilities Management.

A Facilities Management employee checks the water for bacteria levels every week, said Stan Shingles, director of University Recreation services.

“It’s no different than if someone vomits in the pool. Same goes for if someone urinates or defecates — it’s the same procedure,” Shingles said. “It’s standard operating procedure to shut it down.”

A pace swim Mount Pleasant High School class, as well as swimming and water polo clubs at Central Michigan University, will not be allowed to use the facility until Monday, when Shingles said he expects the pool to reopen.

Shingles said the Student Activity Center pool will be open this weekend and continue its hours as scheduled.

“This will have no effect on other activities going on this weekend in Rose Arena,” he said. “Volleyball and all other activities will continue as scheduled as well.”

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