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Georgetown Pool’s Concrete Cancer Crisis | Dayton News
In Georgetown, Texas, a once-bubbly community pool now sits empty—victims of “concrete cancer,” a silent killer of pools built after 2017. Caused by alkali-silica reaction, the mineral-driven decay cracks concrete from within, making repairs impossible without total demolition and rebuild—a $150K to $500K nightmare. With 30,000 Austin-area pools potentially affected, HOA leaders are eyeing loans and lawsuits against developers, while residents brace for higher dues starting January 2027. The culprit? A fly ash shortage, triggered by environmental regulations that shuttered coal plants—making…
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