Certified Pool Operator

As the winter comes into full swing, many Certified Pool Operators® see more spa and therapy pool usage. While there are many similarities between operating pools and operating spas and therapy [...]

So you’re planning to start a new career in pool operation and gearing up to take the CPO® certification test. While the prospect of starting a new job is exciting, taking the test can seem [...]

During the colder months, after we’ve closed up our pool for the season, swimming can feel like a distant memory. However, the off-season can be the perfect time to make some swimming pool [...]

With the summer winding down, Certified Pool Operators® everywhere are gearing up for seasonal pool maintenance. Winterization is an essential pool maintenance service that serves to prevent pool [...]

Depending on the size, state code, and complexity of an aquatic facility, pool chemicals may be added manually or there may be automated chemical feeders. As one might assume, manually adding [...]

Are you gearing up for pool certification classes? Daily pool inspections are an essential part of your duties as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO®). As a CPO®, each day will start off by checking [...]

If you are a pool owner or are going through pool operator training, you are probably familiar with algae. Algae is a simple, non-flowering plant. It is part of a large group that includes the [...]

When operating an aquatic facility, safety and sanitation are top priorities. You can’t just wait around until you notice a problem, routine pool maintenance is required to meet the standards of [...]

When operating an indoor aquatic facility, air quality plays a substantial part in creating a comfortable, safe environment for swimmers. Acceptable indoor air quality is both free of [...]

Every pool facility should have staff members that are CPO® certified. But who exactly needs a CPO® license in order for an aquatic facility to remain above-board with regulations? The simple [...]