Certified Pool Operator

Good water clarity is the result of proper filtration, circulation, and chemical treatment of a swimming pool or spa. Pool clarity is important not only because it looks nice, but to ensure that [...]

In order to audit and evaluate a swimming facility, a Certified Pool Operator® must conduct a thorough inspection of the pool and premises. While not all swimming facilities carry out the same [...]

In order to audit and evaluate a swimming facility, a Certified Pool Operator® must conduct a thorough inspection of the pool and premises. While not all swimming facilities carry out the same [...]

Whether you work at a large swimming facility or have a small pool at your home, ensuring the swimmer’s safety is a top priority.  For swimmers to be safe, the swimming pool or spa must be [...]

Even though summertime is still far off, pool owners may need to start thinking about seasonal pool opening. Many people have the misconception that you should only open up a pool once the [...]

With Memorial Day (aka the unofficial start of summer) just a little over a month away, many commercial or public pools are concerned what to do with their pools. Some pools have been mandated to [...]

In the two previous parts of this series on DE Filters, we covered the vacuum and pressure DE filter systems used to sanitize swimming pools. However, there are alternative materials that can be [...]

As a Certified Pool Operator ®, you rely on various swimming pool sanitizers to maintain a safe and sanitary swimming pool. Each sanitizer has unique features and chemical components that work to [...]

To successfully operate a swimming facility, Certified Pool Operators ® need proper training and guidance. While CPO® training courses give employees a comprehensive understanding of their [...]

Controlling the pH balance of a pool properly is an essential part of residential and commercial pool care for the comfort of swimmers, the efficiency of disinfectants, and the protection of pool [...]