Salt Water Pool??

The fitness center is considering a salt water pool!

Yes, you read that right. A salt water pool may be easier on your skin. Sounds pretty cool. Here’s owner Paul Hopkins with the story:

San Juan Island Fitness is considering a conversion from their current and traditional chlorinated water to a Salt Pure® pool. State Health Code requires a minimum disinfectant (chlorine) level of 1.5 parts in the water. While a conversion to salt water would not eliminate this requirement, swimmers would notice an enhanced comfort level in the feeling and odor of the water.

“There are a lot of benefits to this conversion” says owner, Paul Hopkins. “Most who have swum in a Salt Pure® pool notice the absence of a chlorine odor and say it feels ‘smoother’ on their skin, eyes and hair. Many who have skin that is adversely affected by ordinary chlorine report no problems with a salt pool” he adds.

San Juan Island Fitness is currently soliciting comments from the public about a potential conversion. According to Hopkins, “this is a major financial decision for the Club. We want to know how many community members may begin or return to swimming should we move forward. While we are a private company, this is the only year-round, public access pool on the island, so we also see it as a community asset.” A special e-mail account has been set up for comments. Send them to saltpool [@] sanjuanislandfitness.com.

For more information or to comment, please e-mail:
saltpool [@] sanjuanislandfitness.com or call 378-4449.

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