Overview

• Xàtiva City Council described the contamination at La Murta as an execrable act of vandalism and closed the pool on its opening day.
• Authorities must empty the pool, complete a thorough disinfection, refill the basin and pass water quality analyses before reopening.
• Patrons who purchased tickets for the first day can choose a full refund or use their entry for another session.
• The contamination occurred during a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 38 °C and a thermal sensation up to 45 °C, leaving residents without relief.
• A similar incident at Torre d’en Lloris last year highlights a pattern of vandalism at Xàtiva’s municipal pools.