Top 15 Pool Terms: Algae – a common pool problem caused by a buildup of organic matter that can turn the water green. Chlorine – a chemical used to sanitize pool water and kill harmful bacteria. pH – a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the pool water. Total Alkalinity – a measure of…
Disease prevention should be the top priority for every water quality management program for pool and spa operators. Disinfection is critical to protect against pathogens, and is best managed through routine monitoring and maintenance of chemical feed equipment to ensure optimum chemical levels in accordance with state and local regulations.[12] Modern digital equipment when used in…
Stabilized chlorine and unstabilized chlorine are two different forms of chlorine used to sanitize swimming pools. The main difference between the two is that stabilized chlorine contains cyanuric acid, also known as a chlorine stabilizer, while unstabilized chlorine does not. Cyanuric acid helps to protect the chlorine from the degrading effects of sunlight. When chlorine…
The following Louisiana Swimming Pool guidelines published here: https://legalbeagle.com/7655849-louisiana-septic-system-laws.html The Louisiana Barrier Law Louisiana State law specifically identifies the types of swimming pools that require barriers around them. Class A swimming pools (for competitions or diving) and Class B walls (exceeding 2.9 feet) have to be enclosed. The barrier can be a “fence, wall, building,…
Living in Louisiana, I have some knowledge about water bugs and how to get rid of them in pools. There are two main types of water bugs that can invade your pool, namely water boatman and backswimmers. Water boatman are oval-shaped bugs that are about a half of an inch long and are usually brown…
KNOW THE GUIDELINES BEFORE YOU INVEST IN A SWIMMING POOL: The World Health Organization has published international guidelines for the safety of swimming pools and similar recreational-water environments, including standards for minimizing microbial and chemical hazards.[1] The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also provides information on pool sanitation and water related illnesses for health professionals and…
Water is typically drawn from the pool via a rectangular aperture in the wall, connected through to a device fitted into one (or more) wall/s of the pool. The internals of the skimmer are accessed from the pool deck through a circular or rectangle lid, about one foot in diameter. If the pool’s water pump…