Maintaining balanced pool chemistry in commercial and public facilities is about water clarity, regulatory compliance, swimmer safety, pool reputation, and operational efficiency. In other words, it’s everythingfor your business.

Conditioner. Stabilizer. These are other names for a chemical called Cyanuric Acid. What is it? Do we need it? What are the ups and downs? Let’s talk CYA.

I am not only a Certified Pool and Spa Operator, but a Certified Algae Prevention and Eradication Specialist. I went to www.cpoclass.com to get my certification and will be referencing the accommodating textbook, “How to Get Rid of and Prevent Swimming Pool Algae”. Both of these are by Rudy Stankowitz.

We all use sanitizer to keep our bodies of water safe. Chlorine is the most widely used form of sanitation. It is available in granular, liquid, and tablet form. Some of us may manually add it while others have chemical feeders. There comes a time in every pool operator’s life when we need to shock, or oxidize, our pools and such. How do we know whether we need a chlorine shock or a non-chlorine...

When you’re testing pool water multiple times a day–especially across multiple locations and aquatic facilities–the details matter. Not to mention, because your guests’ health and safety, and your pool’s reputation and business depend on it.

Hydrotherapy pools face higher water quality risks than traditional commercial pools because warmer temperatures, longer user exposure, and vulnerable populations increase contamination and sanitizer demand.

What is pool biofilm, and how do you get rid of it? Pool biofilm is a community of microorganisms that attaches to wet surfaces and becomes enclosed in a protective matrix. You can think of biofilm almost like a spiderweb for microbes: a sticky, protective structure that helps them attach to a surface and stay there.

For commercial gyms, health clubs, athletic facilities, and recovery centers, a cold plunge can see dozens of users in a single day–a number you’re likely still seeing increase, as cold plunge use has made the leap from niche wellness activity to mainstream. Since 2020, search interest for cold plunges has grown more than 400%, and the global cold plunge market is expected to reach $300 million...

Adding a cold plunge can be a valuable amenity for a gym, health club, athletic facility, or recovery center. But keeping that plunge ready for the next user requires more than clean-looking water and a functioning chiller.

Cold plunges have quickly become a popular amenity in gyms, health clubs, athletic facilities, recovery centers, and wellness spaces thanks to health benefits touted by influencers, athletes, and your health-focused neighbor. But unlike a traditional pool or spa, cold plunge systems operate in a unique environment that requires a different approach to maintenance and water chemistry management.