RIO OLYMPICS 2016 organisers have taken the ‘extreme measure’ of draining the infamous green pool – with officials finally revealed the cause of the discolouration… 80 litres of hydrogen peroxide.
The diving area has been swamped with criticism after it turned an eerie, green-ish hue early on in the competitions.
Stars such as Team GB ace Tom Daley have complained about the water, with one German athlete claiming the building 'smells like farts'.
Now it appears officials in Brazil have run out of options, claiming the one million gallon body of water needed to be drained and re-filled - using old water from the 'warm-up pool'.
The Games' director of venue management Gustavo Nascimento revealed the bold move, claiming all attempts to clean up what they initially believed to be algae have failed thus far.
Ahead of the drastic move, he said: "We have been trying to clean the pool for four days, and obviously it's not going as fast as we want it to.
"We are going to grab the water from the warm-up pool, drain the water out of the competition pool and insert the water from the warm-up pool into the competition pool.
"The water in the warm-up pool is in perfect condition."
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Despite many suggestions of algae, urine and even Brit gold medallist Jack Laugher's ink theory, turning the pool green, Nascimento believes it is a far less serious problem, pinning the blame on hydrogen peroxide.
He added: "On the day of the Opening Ceremonies of the Games, 80 litres of hydrogen peroxide was put in the water.
"This creates a reaction to the chlorine which neutralises the ability of the chlorine to kill organics.
"This is not a problem for the health of anyone."
However, Rio spokesperson Mario Andrada was quick to add he realised the discolouration was a huge embarrassment, with the eyes of the world all on Rio.
Yesterday he claimed: “[The discolouration] was because of heat and a lack of wind. We did all the chemical tests. The pool will be blue today.
"We are hosting the Olympic Games. The world is here, the best athletes are here, so the water comes to be an issue."
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