Liberty Park fountain won’t open due to health concerns


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SALT LAKE CITY — Due to public health and safety concerns, the Seven Canyons Fountain in Liberty Park will not open this summer.

The 24-year-old fountain is in urgent need of updating to meet Utah Department of Health safety standards, Salt Lake City officials said in a news release Friday.

“The health and safety of our park patrons is of utmost importance,” said Kristin Riker, city parks director. “We are constantly monitoring potential hazards in our parks and keeping up with appropriate codes and guidelines.”

With the help of donors, the city has invested in new pumps, filters and a sanitation controller for the fountain, but officials say the improvements are insufficient to meet required safety code.

City officials said an ultraviolet sanitation system is necessary to suitably remove waterborne pathogens; the area of the fountain where children and infants play needs to be raised to eliminate the drowning hazard; and the edges of the fountain need improved surfacing to prevent mud and organic matter from entering the water, and clogging the pumps and sanitation system.

The public art structure was donated to the residents of Salt Lake City in 1993 as a legacy gift from O.C. Tanner.


Editor's note: The content of this article was taken from a press release sent out by the office of Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski. This is not information gathered by KSL.com reporters.

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