Clemson swimming pool owner fined by the state

The owner/operator of the swimming pool at a Clemson apartment complex has paid a $680 dollar fine to settle violations discovered by state inspectors during two visits during the last swimming season.  According to an announcement by South Carolina DHEC, violations were assessed to the Clemson Edge apartments on Berkeley Place Circle for failure to properly operate and maintain public swim pool regulations as follows: “a ladder was missing bumpers; a gate did not self-close and latch; the life ring was deteriorated; the pool rules sign was not completely filled out; the letters on the ‘Shallow Water — No Diving Allowed’ signs posted and the ‘No Lifeguard on Duty — Swim at Your Own Risk’ signs posted were not the correct size or the correct wording; the bound and numbered log book was not maintained on a daily basis; and the cyanuric acid level was above the water quality standards acceptable limit.”  According to the state health agency, Clemson Edge has corrected all violations.