The Garfield Park pool reopened Wednesday after closing last week due to a chemical spill.
Charles McKee was the first child to jump into the pool. He didn't mind having the entire pool to himself. By 12:30 pm, a few more people had waded in. But on a hot day (by 12:30 pm it was already 81 degrees), it was clear that customers were still wary about returning for a swim.
An investigation found that a combination of operator error and mechanical issues led to over 70 children being exposed to toxic chemicals at the pool last Thursday. Over 50 were taken to area hospitals for respiratory problems.
Indy Parks released two inspection reports Tuesday, one from Spear Corporation, a contractor that assists Indy Parks with pool maintenance and weekly inspections, and an independent report requested separately by Indy Parks from Aquatic & Recreation Design, a local firm with expertise in pool design.
Indy Parks says it has taken steps to correct operational and mechanical system issues and to prevent the same problems from occurring in the future.
