The Corporation of Delta is implementing a more stringent bathing attire policy for all municipal aquatic centres.
The policy, endorsed a couple of weeks ago by Delta's parks, recreation and culture commission, is aimed at ensuring cleanliness of the pools. That's according to parks and recreation director Ken Kuntz, who told the Optimist some people prefer to swim fully clothed.
While that's not necessarily the issue, there are concerns that some people arrive in clothing that clearly needs washing. Kuntz said facility staff members would now have the discretion of pointing out to those who want to enter a public pool that they need to be clean first.
The same policy applies to anyone who has been running or working out and is still sweating. Those individuals will be told to take a shower before getting into the pool.
Signage will be in place at all pools informing patrons of the policy.
