The U.S. city of Philadelphia is cracking down on “Dumpster pools” after a pair of residents devised the idea as a way to escape the summer heat.
“It was lined with pool noodles and double tarped. It was a 21 and older thing, so we didn’t have to worry about any kids wandering in,” said one of the organisers. “The public loves it. I’ve seen so much good feedback and support.”
The organisers successfully obtained a permit to acquire the Dumpster, but the Department of Licenses and Inspections later learned that an illegally opened fire hydrant was used to fill the pool.
A department official warned that the use of the hydrant could leave less water for emergencies such as fires, while the extreme water pressure could cause serious harm to the water main, as well as the people around.