Tech could help keep city pools open longer, avoid chlorine-related shutdowns

AUSTIN (KXAN) — You wouldn’t think it in the middle of January, but Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatics Division is running on all cylinders to prep for the summer season. Sunday marks the first hiring date for the season.
“This, believe it or not, is one of the busiest times for our division,” Jodi Jay, Division Manager for Parks and Rec’s Aquatics Division said.
Last year, critical maintenance issues forced two pools to s