Newsflash: Hot Tub Committee On Recent Comments About Cleanliness

There have been quite a few comments about the cleanliness (or lack thereof) of the hot tub(s) in Island Pond and "it's just not right" says IPRR Hot Tub Committee Chairman Mark K.

"It's important to remember that the wood-fired water heater we use to heat the tub is steel and a bit rusty, so the water becomes a slightly rusty brown very quickly. Also grass gets tracked into the tub during the festivities and this contributes to making the water appear dirty. Both of these have absolutly no health risk and iron oxide is even very slightly antimicrobial. So, in terms of microbes the water is super clean.

Also, we change the water each morning and add a mild amount of chlorine for safety. Regular hot tubs use the same water for weeks or even months so they need a huge amount of chlorine to keep them safe. Fresh water every day does not require any chlorine to be much safer than a typical hot tub. Think about the hot tubs is Japan. They change the water every day, but do not add any chlorine. Of course, you shower before you go in them, but many are public with many more visitors than we typically host.

You should not require excessive alcohol to enjoy the restorative benefits of a long soak in the IP hot and cold tubs. In fact, it's the early soaks that are often the most rewarding. Enjoy!"

Please let Mark know if you have any hot tub-related questions by posting a comment to this post.