Velachery Aquatic Complex

The actual Total Dissolved Solids in the main pool is more than double the recommended 1,500 ppm, so the water is always turbid.
The actual pH value is 6.8, whereas it should be between 7.3 and 7.7.
There is a bit of foul smell, too, indicating staleness and the probable presence of bacteria and harmful microbes beyond the permissible limit.
Pool chlorination is performed improperly, with a daily top-off, but without a partial draining being done, first.
The maintenance equipment does not seem to be in proper, working condition.

The showers are not working properly; and the maintanenace of the bath room and dressing rooms is poor.

The water could be maintained better and staff could do a better job enforcing the rules for showering and spitting.

I recently participated in a 12-day swimming course at the complex and have mixed reviews about this place. The pool is maintained with high levels of chlorine, so make sure you carry goggles and caps.
--The 50m pool [Pool 1] is heated and the water is definitely far better than the warm-up pool. Its only downside is that it might get a bit crowded, sometimes.
--The warm-up pool [Pool 2] isn't heated, feels cold in the morning, and the water is poorly maintained. There are unscrewed plates underwater and a shaky pool ladder.
--The diving pool [Pool 3] is also heated and water feels the best here, perhaps because not many use it. The pool tiles definitely need some upkeep.
--The dressing room is OK. There are no latches in the changing booths. The lockers don't come with locks, so take one if you are worried about your belongings. The showers work intermittently, but still do the job.

My colleagues and I joined the swimming classes at aquatic club last month. The coaches are very good and helpful. We were able to float, swim crawl and back stroke, and dive from 3m board and the 5m platform in a span of 12 days. It’s a good place to learn!

I visited it today and found it tolerably clean.

Yikes! I went to this pool 2 weeks ago. The water was scary murky. I don't recommend it except for the most hardy of swimmers. I didn't dare put my head in the water, and I've never felt that way before.