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water play
Utah
preventive
measures
pay off
CHLORINE resistant parasites such as
Cryptosporidium can be found in water
supplies and can thrive in swimming pools
and water play areas such as splash pads.
Such was the impact of Ultraviolet
treatment in combating this problem in
Utah, where a severe outbreak of
Cryptosporidiosis took place in 2007, that
legislation for the mandatory inclusion of
Ultraviolet systems for swimming facilities
Gripping stuff for kids
CAMPING DE PAAL, one of Europe’s largest camping sites, had a problem with
their large indoor pool and children’s wet play area. The problem was that there
was a large area of steel floor grating, where children play with water toys, which
was very difficult to walk on and slippery.
To overcome the problem, rubber tiles were laid but, within six months, these
had deteriorated, and clogged the water filters, not only because of the pool’s
chlorine but also because of wear by the metal below. An alternative of using hard
wearing and chlorine resistant vinyl matting was proposed.
Open grid
Plastic Extruders manufactured a hybrid product that had the required
performance criteria for this application. The self-supporting 15mm thick matting
(pictured above) has an open grid through which the water is easily dissipated
and which contours easily over the steel grating below.
The matting has an open grid construction which helps water drain away easily
in all directions. This means that the embossed surface remains relatively dry and
therefore slip resistant. The matting is comfortable to stand on while the anti-
bacterial and anti-fungal additives ensure it is hygienic for bare feet. Because the
matting is supplied in 10m roll format, a large area can be covered with one piece
and the number of seams reduced.
is now being strongly considered by a
number of states across the US, according
Water play for
to atg UV Technology.
As many as 1,900 cases of
U-12s
Cryptosporidiosis were reported in the US
in 2007, the largest being in Utah. The
State responded by tasking atg to supply
NOTTINGHAM City Council has invested and install more than 60 Ultraviolet
£376,000 to replace the old paddling pool treatment systems (shown above) in
at Bulwell Bogs with a waterplay park. facilities to minimise the risk of future
The scheme, spearheaded by the outbreaks and this year, it avoided any
Friends of Bulwell Bogs and installed by municipal pool related outbreaks. a73
Sun Safe Play Systems, is the first in
Nottinghamshire to offer water play of this editorialcontacts
type for the under-12s, with an area
allocated especially for toddlers. Atg UV Technology
The centrepiece of the Park is a large
www.atguv.com
bulls head (shown left), specifically Hanovia
designed for Bulwell, which sprays water
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out of its mouth. Other features include Kay Elliott Architects
sprays, geysers and fountains on a timed
www.kayelliott.co.uk
programme. The safety surface has been Plastic Extruders
designed to tie in with the Bulwell theme.
www.plastexmatting.com
The project included a new footpath to Sun Safe Play Systems
improve access and pedestrian safety.
www.sunsafe.co.uk
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