Pool Deck Safety: What Facility Managers Should Review Each Season

A slip on a wet pool deck can happen in seconds, and when it does, the consequences can be serious. For facility managers, pool deck safety is not a one-time task. It needs fresh attention at the [...]

Back in the 1980’s and 1990’s, there was a popular commercial advertising milk. It used the tagline, “Milk. It does a body good!”  It emphasized that milk builds strong bones and [...]

The end of April has a way of sneaking up on pool owners, operators, and facility managers. One day you’re thinking about it, and the next, your neighbors are already swimming. If your [...]

Most pool problems share a common root cause. Cloudy water, algae growth, and uneven chemical levels usually point back to poor water flow. A well-functioning pool circulation system is the [...]

You may be familiar with the recent trend to drink alkaline water. This water has a pH (we learned about pH last month) higher than neutral and contains minerals like calcium and magnesium. [...]

Before a swimming facility opens for the season, operators typically perform a detailed inspection of the pool and surrounding equipment. A structured pool inspection checklist helps facility [...]

There are several elements of water balance in our swimming pools. The most impactful element in water balance is pH.  pH is critical in the proper operation of swimming pools.  It has [...]

As temperatures begin to rise, aquatic facilities begin preparing for the upcoming swim season. For commercial pool operators and facility managers, getting your pool ready for spring is a [...]

When commercial pools close for the season, it’s easy to assume that maintenance responsibilities pause until spring. However, off season pool care plays a critical role in protecting pool [...]

Commercial pool operation involves more than just keeping the water clear. Behind every safe and properly maintained swimming facility is a foundation of accurate math, starting with pool volume [...]