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Summer is a great time for kids. They’re free to have fun in the sun and do pretty much what they want to do—within reason—for a good three months. The fact that it might be hot and humid means nothing; after all, there’s always the pool at the local recreation center.
However, for park and rec administrators, these busy summer months, along with the hot and humid weather, can be an entirely different experience. Of particular concern are restrooms, especially if they are not air-conditioned. The heat and humidity create a perfect environment for another type of visitor, and that is bacteria, building up just about everywhere and anywhere in the restroom.
Not only is bacteria a potential health hazard, especially for youngsters, but with this buildup can come offensive odors. What is amazing is that the malodors can emanate from various places in the restroom, so finding the source of the odors is the first step in eradicating them. In this article, I’m going to point out some common—and some not-so-common—sources of odor in a park and rec restroom or any other type of outdoor facility.