PANAJI
The water quality at the Sports Authority of Goa’s (SAG) Margao swimming pool at the Fatorda sports complex has improved significantly over the last week.
The water appears blue and is crystal clear, much to the relief of the regular swimmers at the pool. The water quality had deteriorated badly, going from light blue to dark green and stayed the same for three weeks recently, leading to complaints from the pool users in Margao. The issue was highlighted by the media, including The Goan.
Nitin Gaonkar, SAG’s Margao pool manager, admitted that the water quality deteriorated after the installed filtration plant stopped working. “Three, consecutive, locally manufactured electric panels were burnt down, leading to the non-functioning of the filtration plant. This caused the water quality to deteriorate. After we installed a reputed, branded electrical panel, the filtration plant started functioning properly and the water quality has improved,” Gaonkar said.
The regular swimmers are understandably happy. Said Curtorim-based businessman Angelo Baretto, “Fortunately, a vast section of the Goan media reported the pathetic condition of the pool which prompted SAG to pull up its socks and take corrective measures. The water is now crystal clear and it is a pleasure to swim.”
Margao-based real estate developer Madhav Talak said, “Our concern about the quality of water was heard and immediate action was taken by the pool authorities. We hope they maintain the quality.”
While, Benaulim-based swimming coach Tony Fernandes said, “The quality of the swimming pool water has been brilliant for the last week.”
