Swimming Pools

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

HISTORY In 1774, chlorine was discovered by a Swedish chemist named Carl Wilhelm Scheele. He produced it by reacting manganese dioxide with hydrochloric acid. Mistakenly, he thought it was a [...]

Certified Pool Operators (CPO®) play a critical role in maintaining the health and safety of public and commercial swimming pools. From water quality management to code compliance, these [...]

Water testing is an essential part of properly maintaining any body of water. This includes pools, spas, hot tubs, wading pools, spray grounds and water activity centers at both commercial and [...]

As one season winds down, the most proactive commercial pool operators are already preparing for the next. Winter offers a unique opportunity to focus on the professional development of pool [...]

As pool activity slows during the colder months, it’s easy to overlook the importance of ongoing facility care. However, winter presents its own unique challenges and risks for commercial pool [...]

For commercial pool operators and facility managers, safety doesn’t go into hibernation when swim season ends. In fact, pool safety planning during the winter months is a critical part of [...]