Rising costs blamed for drop in pool temperatures
Summary
Some councils in England have lowered swimming pool temperatures due to increased energy costs. This change has affected people like Tiffany Watson, who has a muscle condition and found cooler pools less suitable for her health needs. Rising costs following COVID-19 and global events like the war in Ukraine are major reasons behind these changes.Key Facts
- Over 15% of councils have reduced pool temperatures in the last five years.
- Rising energy costs are the main reason for lowering pool temperatures.
- 39 out of 256 councils surveyed have lowered pool temperatures.
- 33 councils have reduced the temperature of at least one main or learner pool.
- No pool's temperature was lowered beyond safe standards set by pool guidelines.
- Tiffany Watson, affected by muscular dystrophy, had to stop swimming due to cooler water.
- Energy costs for non-domestic users have more than doubled since 2019.
- Five councils also cited environmental sustainability goals as a reason for the temperature change.
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