It was good while it lasted.

A May 10 notice from the Town of Inuvik announced the pool has been closed until further notice on advice of the NWT Environmental Health officer.

Stemming from a recent problem of the pool sealant staining patronSA国际影视传媒檚 bathing suits, the town said the problem was brought to the attention of the territorial government who issued the recommendation.

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The notice goes on to explain the sealant was recommended by the pool supplier and the problem may stem from a SA国际影视传媒渂ad batchSA国际影视传媒� of sealant, as the same product apparently does not rub off on swimmers at other pools.

Noting the closure was done at the behest of Environmental Health, the town notes there is no indication of health risk from the sealant rubbing off.

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