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In 2006, a six-year-old boy from Nebraska was hospitalized in an intensive care unit with respiratory distress after swimming in a public indoor pool on Christmas Day. An investigation by the local health department revealed 24 other people had become sick after swimming in the same pool. In 2007, more than 660 people suffered from respiratory and eye irritation after visiting or working at a new indoor waterpark in Ohio. Seventy-nine of those people became sick within the first month of the waterpark opening. A 2017 study published in the International Journal of Environmental Health Research found lifeguards who worked at indoor aquatic facilities more than 500 hours per year were much more likely to suffer from respiratory illnesses than lifeguards who worked fewer hours—clearly highlighting indoor pool environments can have adverse health effects on the respiratory system.

Why is this happening?

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Every year an increasing number of pool-related accidents are reported, and recent injuries at public pools in Beamsville and Cambridge, Ont., due to improper diving techniques, point to a growing need for safer pool entry methods.

Considering a safe pool entry is important when learning how to swim. Entering the pool can either be daunting or very exciting for non-swimmers. Either way, it must be done in a safe and appropriate way. Facility owners and pool managers must ensure their staff, including lifeguards and instructors, teach non-swimmers how to enter pools safely—before they enter the water—to prevent any injuries.

Read more at: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/features/safer-pool-entry-methods/

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This article focuses on the proactive maintenance items facility operators should be performing on the pool(s) and/or spa(s) they manage—everything from maintaining proper water chemistry to completing physical maintenance on the mechanical systems.

https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/features/keeping-pools-in-tip-top-shape-the-benefits-of-proactive-maintenance-versus-reactive-repairs/print/

By Pool and Spa Marketing

The Ranger 2 is the newest version of pool access equipment manufacturer, Aqua Creek Products’ popular lift.The Ranger 2 is ideal for hotel and motel pools. It is also a great choice for backyard pool enthusiasts.

Follow the link below for more information on the new Ranger 2 Lift:

https://commercialpoolandspasupplies.com/the-ranger-2

By: Pool and Spa Marketing

Energy-saving initiatives are at the centre of many of the decisions indoor pool owners and operators must make every day. As energy costs continue to rise, manufacturers and suppliers are marketing a wide variety of environmentally friendly products and services. With so many options available, operators can find it difficult to choose an appropriate strategy.

https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/energy-saving-strategies-for-indoor-pools/print/

By Pool and Spa Marketing

Indoor pools have always been more expensive to operate than other comparably sized buildings, because the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system must run continuously to control humidity and protect the building. However, technological advancements, such as new energy-efficient equipment and add-ons for existing indoor pool HVAC units, offer aquatic facility operators the potential to significantly reduce monthly operating costs.

https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/the-benefits-of-hvac-innovations/print/

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To maximise the features and benefits of this equipment, it is important installers select the right size and place each piece correctly—both in relation to each other, as well as to the pool itself and other on-site aquatic features (e.g. splash pads, water fountains). This article will discuss best practices for designing aquatic facility pump rooms, with a focus on efficient operations and maintenance.

https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/features/designing-for-functional-operations-practical-considerations-for-commercial-pump-rooms/print/

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Energy efficiency; consumers demand it and product development teams strive for it. These days, it is also the focus of advertising and packaging designs for nearly all home and industrial equipment. From light bulbs to dishwashers to automobiles, the amount of energy consumed is a major factor in the research and development (R&D) of new products, not to mention their ultimate purchase by the end-user.

Pool heaters are no exception. In fact, the various types of pool heaters on the market are often compared to each other based on energy efficiency. The four available heating technologies in the pool industry are: gas (natural gas or propane), heat pump, electric resistance-style (very few pools use these systems anymore), and solar. It is generally understood that heat pump technology is more energy efficient than gas, while electric resistance-style heaters are less efficient. Solar heating is the most efficient in terms of the cost of generating heat (it is free from the sun), but there are variables in how efficiently water is pumped from the heat source (e.g. roof-mounted panels) to the pool, as well as in the cost of the solar collectors.

That being said, this article will focus on gas heaters as they are the most commonly used for pools and have changed the most over the past 30 years.

By: Pool and Spa Marketing

https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/a-look-at-the-evolution-of-pool-heater-technology/print/

As swimming continues to grow as a preferred method of exercise and physical therapy for the young and elderly alike, commercial aquatic facilities continue to experience an increase in patronage year after year. This can be witnessed by the escalating number of people who use pools for water aerobics, muscle strengthening, and water walking/yoga; not to mention traditional swim lessons, and competitive swimming and diving.

Aquatic facility operators and managers need to keep abreast of the many safety products available to keep the pool, deck area, and locker rooms as safe as possible for patrons of all ages and physical abilities. It is important to equip today’s pools with products that help prevent accidents and injury such as padding for dive stands, slides, and water features, slip-resistant flooring for pool decks and locker rooms, properly maintained perimeter grating, and even padding for custom rails and ladders. Renovating aquatic facilities to make them safer benefits staff and patrons. Further, adding these safety products can also provide a facelift for older commercial pools.

https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/minimizing-injury-risks-at-public-swimming-pools/print/

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For all of the criticism and market pressure brought to bear on traditional chlorination, proponents point out that despite popular concerns and a spectrum of available alternatives, chlorine has remained indispensable for many professionals and consumers alike — a fact that is not likely to change anytime soon.

https://aquamagazine.com/features/inside-chlorine-s-staying-power.html

By: Aqua Magazine