Maintaining proper water balance to ensure your pool’s water is clear and safe for swimming is an important job. Clear, properly treated pool water is free from disease-causing microorganisms and provides the clarity needed for lifeguards to see swimmers. Following a regular pool water maintenance schedule will help ensure your pool’s water is in top swimming
condition.
Q. How can we stay on top of pool water maintenance tasks to keep the pool clean and clear?
A. Before you can perform regular maintenance tasks, you have to have the right sanitization system in place. The best sanitization systems are specified to the exact needs of the pools they serve, with consideration given to the size and depth of the pool, typical bather loads, hours of operation, and whether the pool is located outdoors or indoors.
Chlorination should be your primary method of sanitization as a first line of defense against microorganisms that can get into your pool’s water and sicken swimmers. Rely on controllers to adjust chemicals as soon as changes occur in the pools water, and turn to clarifiers and coagulants to help prevent problems and lower your consumption of chlorine.
Create a schedule of regular steps that must be completed to keep the pool’s water clear and balanced, and then ensure your staff is following the schedule. Even if you use controllers to manage chlorine levels in your pool, you’ll need to regularly test the water, and adjust your pool’s chemistry as changes occur, preventing small issues from becoming big problems.
Q. What else should we consider?
A. Staff training is a crucial part of ensuring your pool’s water stays well balanced and safe for swimmers. There should always be staff on hand who understand best practices in maintaining water balance and sanitizer residuals. A daily routine with checklists for tasks like water testing will help staff members stay on top of these crucial duties.
Lifeguards can often be your first line of defense against problems with your water. If they cannot see to the bottom of the pool, they should alert the staff members who handle water maintenance right away.
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