Why is showering before entering the pool required?
The Illinois Health Department requires that all guests using the Aquatic Center take a head to toe soap shower before entering the swimming pools. This helps reduce contaminates in the pool water from sweat, body oils, lotions, etc. What makes the Aquatic Center different from area pools? The Link Aquatic Center is a state of the art facility. It was designed and constructed based on the current aquatic industry standards and practices. As the aquatic industry standards and practices change so does the construction and design of new aquatic facilities. This is why there are differences in the appearance, design, construction, and safety precautions & guidelines compared to other area pools. Why is it strongly recommended for guests to be 17 and older in the spa? The Link Aquatic Center spa was designed as an adult use hot water pool. The design intended for users to only sit and use the jets in the spa and not as a warm water play pool. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPS
