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“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” –    Robin Williams   Here in the Northeast, spring has always been something of an anomaly. We usually go [...]

Spring has officially sprung and, for Certified Pool Operators, it’s time to get down to business. With the weather warming up and swimmers getting ready to dip their toes in, CPOs everywhere are [...]

    Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to think about cleaning up the pool. Before you have your pool opened, you want to clean up your yard. Whether you open the pool yourself [...]

Part of keeping patrons and staff safe at an aquatic facility is having a strong emergency response plan in place. This should detail procedures on how staff should respond to different types of [...]

When operating an aquatic facility, swimming pool safety must always remain the highest priority. On top of maintaining a safe water supply and having trained staff on alert, there needs to be a [...]

From 1999-2007, there were 74 reported cases of pool or spa suction entrapment accidents, resulting in 9 deaths and 63 injuries[1]. Swimming pool entrapment is when one becomes trapped or “stuck” [...]

Pool water chemistry is a science that must be performed properly to ensure the health and safety of a swimming pool or spa facility. Improper pool chemistry can lead to unsafe conditions and [...]

It’s a new year! You’ve made your resolutions and are ready to hit the ground running in 2019. While you are focusing on all the ways you will improve your life, don’t forget about your pool. Now [...]

Depending on their role, a Certified Pool Operator® (CPO) may have management responsibilities in the aquatic facility where they work.  A pool manager has the main responsibility of ensuring [...]

When operating an aquatic facility, a Certified Pool Operator® must constantly uphold all health and safety regulations and processes. Not only does this help maintain a safe and operational [...]