Pool chemical balance is essential to your successful operation. Below, we explore all of the common (and in some cases, less common) chemical values you’re
Every pool should have a basic first aid checklist. Don’t respond empty handed. All too often, we audit safety equipment poolside and come up short. What good
Looking for your state swimming pool code? We’ve compiled the list below to help. For a more complete list of aquatic codes, standards and regulations
Chances are, if you’ve got a swimming pool question, the answer exists below. We’ve compiled the most up to date swimming pool codes, standards,
Each year, thousands of swimming pool operators put their skills to the test as they complete their Certified Pool Operator (CPO) training and take their
Swimming Pool Rules It is time to reconsider your swimming pool rules? Aquatic facility managers have a responsibility to protect our patrons and employees. Your
This Incident Response Plan was produced by the World Waterpark Association and posted here with permission.
How do we reward our staff for a job well done? Often a simple gesture of thanks goes a long way in the encouragement of
Your body runs at a constant 98 degrees. Your pool probably doesn’t… That makes for a less than comfortable entry for even the most
Some summers are cool, some are rainy and some are buggy. This summer is just plain hot. If you’re managing a maintenance or lifeguard team that
Early in the summer season, pool managers give a lot of thought to rules and protocols as they prep for their upcoming seasons. This year,
Aquatic play features are getting more extreme. Schlitterbahn’s new waterslide, Verruckt (German for insane) is taller than Niagara Falls. Action Park has reintroduced their infamous
How expensive is heating your pool? Probably very expensive, but it’s often hard to tell. Your gas bill is an aggregate of lots of fuel-based
Basic Pool Chemistry Does your team need to know basic pool chemistry? At most facilities there is a long list of helping hands. Lifeguards may
Our ability to retain information is limited. Can your staff memorize their Emergency Action Plan? Think back to tenth grade and try to recite
Ready to buy your next great test kit? Consider who’s using it. When it comes to test kits, you get what you pay for.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the first national Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC). Based on science and best practices, the MAHC
The ability to recognize and prevent common waterborne diseases will make you a better pool operator. With today’s increased focus on the transmission of waterborne diseases, pool operators must possess knowledge of various diseases and effective public relation skills to interact with and assure a concerned public regarding the safety of their pools. To help you become more informed, WE’VE PUT TOGETHER A GUIDE OF FIVE WATERBORNE DISEASES: E. coli, Pseudomonas, Cryptosporidium, Giardia and Legionella. We’ve designed the guide to provide fast, useful information that covers the dangers of each disease, how to safeguard your pools and how to properly sanitize infected water.