MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Middletown Pool will be closed for water maintenance from Wednesday, July 16, through Thursday, July 17, due to algae.

All public pools mandate that guests must rinse off in the shower area provided at the pool before entering the water to prevent cross contamination.

“One of the most common reasons for a pool to become infected with algae is from swimmers who have been swimming in a creek,” said Parks Superintendent Dana Smalley. “Bathing suits carry the spores to the water and create an issue with the chemical balance.”

The pool is currently scheduled to reopen for public use on Friday, July 18.

“The county of Lake Parks Division works very hard to keep the pool and parks open for all county residents and apologizes for the closure,” said Public Services Director Caroline Chavez.  

A sign will be posted at the pool with the most up-to-date information.

Normal pool hours are noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. The pool season runs through Aug. 10.

Please contact the Public Services Department, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 707-262-1618 for more information.