ARC water zone temporarily closed due to fecal incident

Published June 2, 2026 7:21 AM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Activity and Recreation Center Water Zone is closed Tuesday due to a "fecal incident," according to a social media post.

The ARC staff will clean and sanitize the pool. It will reopen Wednesday.

Swimmers are encouraged to use the Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center and the Lake of the Woods Pool in the meantime. They will open at noon.

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