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The Best Digital Pool Test Kit for Commercial Pool Operators

No matter what state you’re located in, at a minimum, you’re required to test your pool water before opening to ensure the water is clean, healthy, and safe to swim in. For most commercial pool operators, you’re testing the water multiple times throughout the day–a number that multiplies exponentially if you’re operating multiple pool facilities.

Health Department Pool Regulations: An Overview for Pool Operators and Owners

No matter which state you’re in, if you operate a public or commercial pool, you’re required to adhere to your local Health Department Pool Regulations, along with various other different state and regional swimming pool codes and regulations.

How Long Should a Pool be Closed After Poop?

Naturally, nobody wants to think about it while they’re swimming, but occasionally, poop accidents happen in pools–especially when small children in diapers are in the water. So what should you do when this happens and how long should a pool be closed after poop is found or reported? We’ve got you covered.

Why Guests Should Shower Before They Swim in Your Pool

Whether or not you’ve taken a stand in this summer’s online conversation about whether or not swimming in the pool counts as a bath for children (our expert opinion: it does not), chances are you may not think it’s necessary to have guests shower before a pool swim. After all, a public survey by the Water Quality & Health Council found that 68% of Americans don’t shower before swimming in a pool,...

Essential Hurricane Pool Prep Checklist for Commercial Pools

Summer pool season brings so much: for many commercial pool owners and operators, it marks your busiest, highest revenue-earning months; with that, of course, there’s increased maintenance and care. Hopefully, you’re also able to relax and enjoy some poolside moments yourself. But inevitably, in coastal regions and even for some inland states, summer also means hurricane season–which means...

What You Need to Know to Become a Certified Pool Technician

Like most industries these days, the pool and spa world has been changing rapidly as technology advances escalate. Which means that if you’re not continuously pursuing education and learning more about these changes, you’re not keeping up. Thankfully, there’s several professional education and certification courses in our industry that can not only help you keep up with changes and learn new...

What You Need to Know About the Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Course

Managing and servicing commercial pools is a serious enough job that, within the US, 25 states, the District of Columbia, and 26 smaller jurisdictions currently require that pool operators take the Certified Pool Operator® (CPO®) course in order to manage water quality and pool chemistry, among other responsibilities. Within these areas, your health inspector will ask to see your CPO...

VRBO and AirBnb with Private Swimming Pool

AirBnbs, Vrbos, and Swimply pool owners have a lot of the same concerns as professional pool operators do with commercial pools. AirBnb and Vrbo are apps you as a homeowner can rent out to people for a temporary stay. It is estimated that there are nearly 660,000 listings available for rent in the United States. Homeowners can rent out just a room, guest houses, basements, or entire properties....

Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations for HOAs

Did you know that some States, such as California, are considering HOA community pools and spas as “Commercial” bodies of water? It’s only a matter of time before all States get on board with this. There is a ton to do to maintain commercial bodies of water. You have to make sure all equipment is in proper working order and replace, as needed, with the newest technology. We need to make sure the...

Essential Information if You’re Responsible for Maintaining Commercial Swimming Pool and Spa Logs

Why Do We Need Accurate Swimming Pool Chemical Logs? First off, it’s the law in most places. Understanding the potential implications to you personally and to the business that manages or owns a commercial swimming pool or spa that is not in compliance will be discussed later in this article. But be forewarned, the penalties for improper management of a commercial swimming pool or spa can be...

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