THE SCOOP ON POOP

It may have happened to you before…class was canceled due to an “accidental fecal release” or “AFR” in the pool. Some people with a good sense of humor may get a chuckle, and picture the candy bar scene from Caddyshack. Others may not find it funny after rushing across town for their beloved weekly swim lessons.

At LPB we take AFRs very seriously. We know what a disappointment it can be when class is canceled, as well as what painstaking efforts LPB takes to restore our pools to their pristine status. For these reasons, we have a strict swim diaper policy: All students under age 3 are required to wear a snug-fitting reusable swim diaper regardless of their potty training status. Students who are older than 3 must also wear a snug-fitting reusable swim diaper if they are not fully potty trained.

Why so strict? Because while our pools have the most effective, state of the art Defender filtration and UV systems, as well as turnover rates double that which is required by the health department, we want our water to be the cleanest and safest it can be for our swimmers.

How can you help keep our water clean and safe? Glad you asked!

• Avoid high fiber foods before swim class
• Do not bring a constipated child to the pool. Warm water often relaxes the bowels whether potty trained or not
• Do not bring a child with stomach issues, including diarrhea to swim class until bowel movements have returned to solid
• Follow our swim diaper policy
• Potty First! Always use the toilet before swim class

Again, your child’s health and safety are our top priority. Help us keep our pools clean by taking steps to prevent AFRs.

“If all the pools in the county were as clean as LPB’s, I’d be out of a job.”
—San Mateo County Health Inspector