The resort brochure had promised crystal-clear water, a peaceful deck lined with loungers, and the kind of pool that becomes the center of every vacation memory. For the first few days, that promise held true. Then one morning, the water shifted to a murky green, with faint streaks of algae clinging to the sides. Staff continued to allow guests to swim, offering vague reassurances that chemicals would be added later. Situations like this can fall into a gray area between poor service and potential health code violations. Understanding where inconvenience ends and legal responsibility begins is the first step toward protecting both health and money.