Sanitization systems, usually using chlorine, are the backbone of any aquatic facility, helping to ensure the water remains clear and healthy for swimmers. But chlorine prices can be volatile, and what’s more, chlorine sometimes can’t do the job on its own, requiring secondary sanitization systems to rid the water of chlorine-resistant pathogens. The good news is that there are more sustainable solutions to sanitize your pool that will also help reduce your costs.
On-Site Chlorine Generation
Generating your own chlorine on-site ensures a constant supply of chlorine, and eliminates the environmental impacts of manufacturing, shipping, and storing this essential pool chemical. The only input is salt.
Saline systems are simple to use, sanitizing your pool’s water without the need to purchase and store chlorine in any form. You simply need to add a small amount of salt to the pool. As water flows through the system, the machine will create sodium hypochlorite at a pH of 9.2.
In addition to saving costs on chlorine, with its volatile prices, shipping costs, and staff hours for storage and handling, you’ll also decrease the other chemicals needed to treat and balance your pool’s water. How? Salt water chlorination systems create chlorine at a lower pH than traditional bleach, leading to more naturally balanced water.
You can also find onsite chlorine generators that simply use pool water to generate a pH-balanced sodium hypochlorite solution. These systems do not require any salt to be added to the pool, making pool maintenance even easier, reducing staff time spent on keeping your facility’s water safe and balanced.
Secondary Sanitization
In addition to a chlorination system, many pools and aquatic facilities like splash pads also rely on secondary sanitization systems, such as UV systems. UV systems help control chloramines, improving air quality for indoor facilities, and they inactivate chlorine-resistant pathogens like cryptosporidium.
When you combine UV light technology with onsite chlorine generation or salt chlorination, you’ll reduce the need for additional pool chemicals, increase swimmer comfort, and prevent expensive recreational water illnesses, which require the pool to be shut down and specially treated.
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