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UPDATE: Pool back open in Scranton

The pool at Weston Field had a leak in the filter system.

SCRANTON, Pa. — UPDATE:

The pool at Weston Field is now open.

It was shut down earlier this week, due to a leak in the filter system.

Officials expected a fix would take a week or two, but it only took a few days.

This is the only public swimming pool that's open right now in the Electric City.

Original story:

Folks in Scranton are going to have to find a new spot to cool off.

According to the city's parks and recreation director, the pool at Weston Field has an extensive leak.

The pool is several decades old, and officials say it's harder and harder to maintain the older equipment.

However, they say repairs are nearly complete, and they hope to have it open in the next two weeks. 

While the pool at Weston Field is closed, Scranton residents do have a few options to stay cool. 

They can head to the Novembrino Splash Pad along South 10th Avenue.

The splash pad is open on weekends.

This year, Scranton residents can save 20 percent on their admission to Montage Mountain by showing proof of residency. 

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