How to Detect a Pool Leak​ Before It Gets Worse

Water loss is a normal part of operating a swimming pool, but unexplained changes in water level can signal that something deserves a closer look. Understanding how to detect a pool leak is an [...]

There are a lot of things that get into pools that we need to treat. At the same time, we add a lot of things to the pool as treatments. What is especially interesting is that minerals and metals [...]

If you’ve been researching careers in commercial pool management or looking for training to operate an aquatic facility, you’ve likely come across the term certified pool operator [...]

Summer is one of the busiest times of the year for commercial pools, water parks, and other aquatic facilities. Increased swimmer loads often lead to more frequent water testing and chemical [...]

We made it through our first heat wave of the season! With the high heat we had, pools can start to develop algae. But heat is not the only thing algae need to grow; it needs food. A primary food [...]

Running a commercial pool is a bigger job than most people realize. From the moment the gates open to the last swimmer of the day, there are chemicals to monitor, equipment to inspect, staff to [...]

A crowded pool on a hot summer afternoon looks like fun. What swimmers cannot see is everything happening beneath the surface. Bacteria, body oils, sunscreen, and waste build up every time [...]

While the first day of summer is not until June 21st, we often associate June with summer. Summertime brings sunny days that we hope to spend in the pool. Besides being ideal for a pool day, the [...]

If you can not see the bottom of the pool, swimmers should not be in it. That might sound like a simple rule, but pool water clarity is one of the most important safety indicators a facility [...]

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 [...]