Certified Pool Operator

As a result of the global pandemic, we’ve all gotten a little comfortable being at home. Whether it’s buying groceries, visiting the doctor, or even getting married – everything can be done [...]

Let’s imagine you’re studying for the Certified Pool & Spa Operator® to obtain your CPO® certification. You have already become familiar with the concepts in the Pool & Spa Operator [...]

Understanding water chemistry and how to balance a swimming pool is an essential part of being a pool owner or operator. There are so many different techniques and chemicals to learn. Here we [...]

At commercial swimming facilities, some states require you to hire Certified Pool Operators®, CPO ®) but other states do not. If your state doesn’t require it, why should you hire a CPO ® or have [...]

There is no one size fits all solution when sanitizing a swimming pool. Different pool chemicals have advantages and disadvantages that make them better suited for certain situations. A [...]

It’s finally getting to that time of year that pool owners can start getting excited about warmer weather and swimming season. While this is exciting, there are some swimming pool management tips [...]

The swimming pool industry is a billion-dollar industry. Like any competitive industry, business owners need to be on the top of their game to succeed. If you own a commercial swimming facility, [...]

In the world of commercial pool maintenance you’ll hear words like water stabilizer, conditioner or even ‘pool sunscreen.’ But what do these refer to? The short answer is cyanuric acid. Cyanuric [...]

Every PHTA Certified Pool Operator ® has heard the urban legends and horror stories. You hear about someone getting their hair or a body part stuck in the main drain of a swimming pool or a hot [...]

Maintaining proper pH levels is essential for any swimming pool. This ensures bather comfort, equipment protection, and prime pool operation. The pH level in the pool has the greatest impact on [...]