The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board temporarily closed the Webber Natural Swimming Pool on Friday after witnesses said a person put an unidentified white substance in the water, the Park Board said Friday in a news release.
Webber pool in north Minneapolis temporarily closed after witnesses say substance put in water
The pool is closed while the water is assessed. Minneapolis residents are encouraged to use other facilities to cool off in the meantime.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
July 28, 2024 at 6:44PM
The person who put the substance in the water reportedly made physical and verbal threats and inappropriate comments to people at the pool, according to the release.
The pool in Webber-Camden on the city’s North Side uses filters and plants to keep water clean.
The incident is under investigation, and the pool is closed while the park board and other authorities assess the water, the news release said.
Residents are encouraged to use other facilities, including the system’s splash pads, pools and water parks and beaches, to cool off while Webber pool is closed.
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