Fact Sheets
Aquatic Safety Research Group, LLC is happy to
provide pool operators the following forms and resources. These forms
are used in our Practical Pool Management courses for pool operators and
should not be used in place of proper training in pool operations.
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Chlorine and pH work together to keep pool water clean and
clear. It is strongly recommended that chlorine and pH control be
managed by a chemical controller, which avoids the need to manually
adjust chemicals. With pH control so important to both swimming
pool water sanitation and water balance, all pools should be on an
automated system. Proper sanitation helps protect swimmers from
recreational water illnesses (RWIs).
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Water Balance is an important concept for pool operators to
understand. Unbalanced water can contribute to etching of plaster
and tile or to scale buildup in pipes and on tile. Proper water
balance helps protect pool equipment from damage, extending the life
of equipment and maximizing your investment.
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Chemical Testing Log. Note: The chemical ranges
on this log are merely suggested ranges based upon the commonly
accepted ranges in the United States. Operators should know what
their local, county or state code requires for acceptable operating
levels. Operating outside of those regulations is not recommended.
- In addition to a chemical testing log,
operators are recommended to keep a more detailed written
journal each day. This journal can help explain, in narrative
form, daily activities and conditions which might help put into
context the chemical readings reflected in the chemical testing
log. Common journal entries could include "Controller showed a
carbon dioxide feed alarm. Carbon dioxide tank was empty,
causing elevated pH. Replaced tank."
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Healthy
Swimming (CDC website). The Healthy Swimming website is a MUST
SEE for anyone who operates a swimming facility, whether pool,
spraypark, or beach. Free posters and brochures on Recreational
Water Illnesses, Sun Safety and Drowning Prevention are available
though this invaluable resources.
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Aquatic Safety Research Group, LLC
is happy to recommend that pool operators become a member of the
Professional Pool
Operators of America. The PPOA website offers articles at both
the basic and advanced levels to help operators maintain current
information in the ever-changing field of swimming pool operations. The
"Pumproom Press" is a newsletter available to members of PPOA. For
those wanting more technical expertise, the "Pumproom
Tech" website offers detailed articles on chemicals, hydraulics and
the mechanical aspects of pool operations.
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