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Shark attacks in the ocean, an alligator attack at a manmade lake at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Fla., brain-eating amoeba, flesh-eating bacteria, and some of the worst Cryptosporidium outbreaks at public pools… bathers were in tough waters, whether they were enjoying the open water or a pool at an aquatic facility. In fact, due to the worldwide stage, one of the most high-profile incidents of poor water quality occurred during the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, when two competition pools used for diving, water polo, and synchronized swimming, mysteriously turned green. In retrospect, the last few summers have been some of the strangest and most dangerous when it came to recreational aquatics.

https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/features/case-studies/the-dangers-of-summer-waters-why-safer-public-pools-are-needed-as-open-waters-become-more-hazardous/

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There is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the use of pools and hot tubs. Proper operation, maintenance, and disinfection (e.g., with chlorine and bromine) of pools and hot tubs should remove or inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/water.html

In the swimming pool industry, one of the most popularly chosen forms for sanitizing water is liquid sodium hypochlorite. Commonly known as liquid chlorine, it is widely used in swimming pools both commercial and residential. It is a bit of a misnomer to use the term liquid chlorine; technically speaking it can better be described as a chlorinating compound. It would more correctly be referred to as liquid bleach.

Sodium hypochlorite is made up of a blend of liquid chlorine, water and sodium hydroxide. The popularity of liquid sodium hypochlorite is primarily due to its availability, cost and efficacy. Also, sodium hypochlorite will not contribute to an increase in calcium or cyanuric acid. It remains one of the purest and simplest formulas for the disinfection of bacteria and the prevention and removal of algae in swimming pools.

By: Aqua Magazine : https://aquamagazine.com/service/pool-sanitizing-a-return-to-the-simple.html

The process to modernize the regulation began in 2015. Various stakeholders such as industry and public health groups and inter-ministerial/governmental agencies were consulted. As a result of the consultation process, more than 100 recommendations were identified. The process was completed in December 2017, and the new pool regulation incorporated many recommendations from technical, scientific, and policy groups.

The modernized Public Pool Regulation 565 is fundamentally different from its predecessor. Previously, separate pool and spa regulations laid out requirements for the respective facility types. However, the new regulation merges the requirements of the previous two regulations. It extends minimum public safety and facility operational requirements (e.g. supervision, disinfection, safety equipment, and signage) to wading pools and splash pads that were previously non-regulated, recognizing these facilities also pose health and safety risks similar to public pools and spas.

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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.

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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/

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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

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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/

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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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