KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Summit Waves pool is back open Saturday after being temporarily closed after pool staff reported a leak and chemical smell from the wave pool building.
According to Lee's Summit Fire Department, pool staff reported a leak and chemical smell from the wave pool building at around 9 a.m. Saturday morning.
Upon further investigation and evacuation of people from the pool, it was discovered that approximately ten to fifteen gallons of muriatic acid from the pool's sanitizing system had spilled from a failed distribution line.
Crews were able to turn off the system and contain the chemical. No care was needed for the employees that found the spill.
Summit Waves reopened at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
The wave pool will remain closed.
