Utah County pools struggling with new drain law

Unlike most government entities, Davis County adopted the new requirements as part of the local health regulation about a year ago.

"None of our pools will need to be closed," Garrett said. "The new rule is a good one. There have been a number of tragedies without it."

Weber and Morgan counties don't have any pools that have been closed yet.

"We do have six year-round spas that are not in compliance," said Lori Buttars, spokeswoman for the Weber-Morgan Health Department. "We started sending out letters this week informing them that they will not receive this year's permit until they bring them into compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act."

Buttars said the county won't know about the summer pool situation until this spring.

Contributing: Lynn Arave

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