DORMONT, Pa. \u2014 The Dormont Pool has been around since the 1920s. It\u2019s a historical landmark that is still using some of the original equipment. Recently, the pool had to close for part of the day because of the old equipment, highlighting the need for it to be replaced.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe pool\u2019s 100 years old. Some of the equipment is original – there\u2019s some steel pipes in there. That\u2019s not the standard today,\u201d said Sarann Fischer.<\/p>\n
Sarann Fischer is the treasurer for Friends of Dormont Pool. <\/p>\n
\u201cI believe it\u2019s one of the reasons that people move to Dormont,\u201d Fischer said.<\/p>\n
She says 20 years ago \u201cFriends of Dormont Pool\u201d formed to keep the historic landmark open.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we found out that they were attempting to close the pool, we raised money to get it fixed immediately,\u201d Fischer said.<\/p>\n
Recently, the Dormont Pool had to close for part of a day because of problems with the filtration system. The issue was fixed, and the pool was reopened, but the Borough says it prompted them to start talking about future maintenance. <\/p>\n
John Stinner, Dormont Borough Manager, said, \u201cWe are evaluating a new filtration system for the Dormont pool. We had had a small issue – it\u2019s been addressed; the pool is open, working great and will be open the rest of the season.\u201d<\/p>\n
He says the Borough is just beginning to look into exactly what needs to be done to replace the filtration system. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s our whole purpose is to support and help improve the pool and keep it going in perpetuity,\u201d Fischer explained.<\/p>\n
Fischer says \u201cFriends of Dormont Pool\u201d will continue its support just as it has for the past two decades. With an upcoming family fundraiser on August 9th at the Dormont Pool. <\/p>\n
The next step is to get an estimate of how much it will cost. The Borough plans to meet with consultants later this month. <\/p>\n
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