Whether you operate a “traditional” pool or a saltwater pool, you likely think of your disinfectant (typically chlorine) as your hero pool chemical. But the truth is, while yes, you absolutely have to have chlorine in the ideal range in order to disinfect and kill all the potentially harmful microorganisms and substances, pool chemistry is complicated. All parameters and chemicals, from pH to...

Managing a commercial or public pool is no small task. Between daily testing, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, and, of course, keeping pool guests happy and healthy, you have to stay ahead of issues that can compromise water quality, safety, or appearance.

Maintaining balanced water chemistry in commercial and public pools isn’t just a best practice—it’s a regulatory and safety necessity. One of the most overlooked yet vital components of water chemistry is pool stabilizer, also known as pool cyanuric acid (CYA). While it plays a crucial role in protecting chlorine from rapid UV degradation, improper levels can create serious problems for public...

Running a commercial or public pool means juggling safety, cleanliness, and compliance every single day. One of the most critical, and often challenging, responsibilities is maintaining healthy, balanced water chemistry. Improper levels of chlorine, pH, and other chemicals can quickly lead to cloudy water, equipment damage, or worse, unsafe swimming conditions.

If you manage a public or commercial swimming pool, you're no stranger to paperwork. Among the most critical records you must maintain are pool chemical log sheets: the daily logs that track the test results and chemical adjustments for your pools’ pH levels, chlorine concentration, and other essential water quality parameters.

If you're in charge of maintaining a commercial or public pool, you know that keeping things clean isn’t just about making it look good. It's about the health and safety of your guests, and the longevity of your pool and business. And while regular skimming, brushing, and chemical balancing are essential for your cleaning routine, there's another tool in your maintenance toolbox that deserves the...

If you're managing a commercial pool that's been drained and is now showing signs of algae growth, you're not alone. Whether it's a seasonal closure, maintenance period, or part of a renovation schedule, it's surprisingly common for empty pools to develop algae. And in a commercial setting, that can be more than just an eyesore—it’s a maintenance headache, a health code risk, and potentially a...

Public Pools Need Accuracy, Security, and Efficiency As a commercial pool owner, maintaining water quality is paramount. Whether it's for a hotel, gym, apartment complex, HOA, or community center, ensuring that your pool water is clean, safe, and chemically balanced is essential for the health of your swimmers and the longevity of your pool.

We all love a fun or relaxing swim–especially on a hot summer day–and public pools across the country ensure we can all have access to this pastime. Yet as a body of water open to the public that often sees hundreds of swimmers in a day, we’ve all wondered: are public pools clean? Are they really always safe to swim in?

When it comes to operating and managing swimming pools, disinfection is king. It’s a requirement for Health Departments, municipalities, counties, and states everywhere. By far, the vast majority of outdoor pools operating in the US use chlorine as their primary disinfecting agent to kill and control bacteria, viruses, algae, and other microscopic contaminants.