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How Often Should Public Pool Water Be Tested?

As commercial pool operators, you have a lot on our to-do lists. Some of you manage multiple bodies of water. Some of you take care of the entire property, not just the swimming pool. You are required to be compliant with local health codes so that no one gets hurt or sick, which is most important. You also don’t want your body of water to be shut down.

Pool Health Department Regulations

We, as pool operators, have a lot to worry about when it comes to our swimming pools. We have to keep the chemicals balanced. We have to follow safety regulations. We have to test and log our results. This can be a lot especially if taking care of the swimming pool is not our only responsibility and if we manage multiple properties. As always, safety is our number one priority.

Commercial Pools

We, as pool operators, take care of what are known as “Commercial” pools, spas, splash pads, and water parks. Just what makes them commercial? We know we have a lot to do to maintain these bodies of water. We have to keep them safe. That is our number one priority. We have to keep them compliant with local health department regulations. This includes things like safety equipment, proper signage,...

Automatic Pool Chemical Dispensers

We, as pool operators, have so much to look out for when it comes to maintaining our bodies of water. Especially if we manage multiple properties. We have to keep the pool area safe. This includes any ADA equipment, proper signage, and emergency contact info. It means making sure we have a VGB-compliant drain and that it is less than 5 years old. We need to make sure our handrails and ladders are...

Managing pH and Alkalinity in Pools

We all know how important water chemistry is in our bodies of water. It helps protect the pool’s surface, plumbing, and equipment. It makes the pool look beautiful, clear, and inviting. The most important part is it keeps our bathers safe. Oh! Let us not forget it keeps our bosses happy as well.

Pool Chemical App

We have a lot to do to take care of our swimming pools. For some operators, they may have other jobs on the property that they are responsible for. Or, some pool operators manage multiple properties. Whatever the case, we want our jobs to be as simple as possible, right? Let’s talk about one way you can simplify your job and your daily experience.

Pool Water Chemistry

We, as pool operators, have a lot to do when it comes to maintaining our bodies of water. Maybe for some of you, the pool is just one of your responsibilities. This gives even more reason to make swimming pool care as easy as possible. Remember, it is easier to PREpare than to REpair.

Ideal Alkalinity in Commercial Pools

As swimming pool operators, we know the importance of water chemistry. Not only does it keep our bodies of water looking great, but it also helps prevent damage to our pool’s surface, plumbing and equipment. The most important thing proper water chemistry does is keep our bathers safe.

Managing the Cost of Commercial Pool Supplies $$$

We have all been shocked (no pun intended) at the rise in chemical costs we have seen over the last 2 years. It seems like every week the prices of chemicals go up. This is forcing some of us to have to raise our rates if we do residential pools. As pool operators, raising prices may not be an option. This affects our bottom line and interferes with our profits. We have all the more reason to not...

WIFI Pool Controllers

It takes a lot to maintain a commercial body of water. You have to not only keep the water clear and inviting, but safe for all of your bathers. This can be especially cumbersome if you manage more than one property. Wouldn’t it be nice to have the technology to manage the chemistry accurately AND remotely? And the ability to keep digital records accessible to all of your staff? Wowza!

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