Pool to reopen Sunday, July 19, after weeklong closure from storm damage

Finally, after a complete draining, chemical wash down and refill in the wake of last weekend’s damaging storms, the Pool is scheduled to reopen Sunday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It has taken nearly 36 hours to refill our 86,000-gallon pool, and the Eagle Nest Board of Directors thanks all residents for their patience and understanding during this unprecedented closure.

As previously communicated, the recent violent storms and heavy rains dumped a lot of dirty water and tree debris into our facility. The result was a diluted chemical balance that led to a green algae bloom and water too dark to swim in safely.

Sunday, the shallow end will be open in the morning but the deep end could be restricted until the afternoon, depending on the water clarity. Safety is our #1 priority, of course, so please remember all swimmers must obey Pool rules and staff instructions. The lifeguard staff will determine when the deep end can be used. Violators will be dismissed from the premises. Click here to review the Pool rules.

It’s a complex, unforgiving job to maintain an aging outdoor Pool the size of Eagle Nest’s , and the Board is grateful for the time and commitment Pool Manager Susan Anderson and her staff have put in to get us back up and running. The Board will be working with a pool contractor to assess our pump/filter mechanicals and determine next steps, but such replacements can be expensive, of course. We’ll share more information about that as it becomes available.

The Board realizes the closure was an inconvenience, so we are looking at possibly extending our swim season past the traditional Labor Day weekend closing (weather permitting).

If you have questions, check out the FAQs in Tuesday's blog post or feel free to contact me directly. Enjoy the summer, and happy swimming!

Scott Thien

Eagle Nest President

scottthien@comcast.net