Water Testing

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. [...]

There are several elements of water balance in our swimming pools. The most impactful element in water balance is pH.  pH is critical in the proper operation of swimming pools.  It has [...]

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 [...]

Let’s face it, New Jersey has had a significant amount of rain these past few months. Sadly, we experienced a huge flash flood in July that impacted Union and Somerset counties the hardest. Some [...]

Maintaining a commercial or residential pool requires a significant investment in chemicals to ensure water quality and compliance with health regulations. However, excessive chemical use can [...]

July, the 7th month of the year, is known for many things. July is National Hot Dog Month with the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York, on July 4th, our nation’s [...]

The colors you see in your pool can reveal a lot about it. Many think that pool water is blue, but that is just an optical illusion that has to do with the color of your pool surface. Ultimately, [...]

As a commercial pool owner, it is essential to have the right chemicals on hand to keep your pool clean and safe for guests. In this article, we will be comparing some of the most commonly used [...]

It is that time of year when we all celebrate those things for which we are thankful – family, friendship, health, etc. But have you ever thought about what your pool might be thankful for? There [...]

About Algae Algae are one-celled non-flowering organisms, typically of aquatic plant life that shows up in your pool. Algae can reproduce rapidly by photosynthesis if all the stars are aligned [...]