PHTA Recreational Water Quality CommitteeRetailTech Notes: West Nile VirusWest Nile Virus can be spread by mosquitoes breeding in stagnant, poorly sanitized pool water. Here's how to prevent it.November 7, 2019RetailHow to Treat Abandoned PoolsAbandoned swimming pools pose several health risks — when you encounter one, follow these precautions.October 9, 2019RetailTreating Flooded Pools and SpasParts of the U.S. saw significant flooding this spring and summer, which has important ramifications for pool and spa owners. Here's what to do after the storm.August 20, 2019RetailTech Notes: Naegleria FowleriA look at Naegleria Fowleri, otherwise known as the brain-eating amoeba.July 3, 2019ServiceTech Notes: Potassium MonopersulfateLearn about potassium monopersulfate and its role in providing effective non-chlorine oxidation.June 11, 2019ServiceTrichlor: The Dependable Pool PerformerA true staple of residential pool care, trichlor has gained prominence due to its straightforward application of the pool industry’s ubiquitous sanitizer, chlorine.May 9, 2019ServiceTech Notes: BiguanideLearn more about biguanide and how it's used as an alternative water sanitizer in place of chlorine or bromine.April 23, 2019ServiceOzone Generating Systems: The FactsLearn about the creation of the molecule and its place in pool and spa sanitizing.March 26, 2019ServiceTotal Dissolved Solids: The FactsThe rising use of chlorine generators means pool technicians should be on alert for high TDS levels.January 29, 2019ServiceLower the Risk of LegionellosisLegionella, an airborne bacteria, can pose a serious risk to swimmers. Here’s how to prevent it.December 11, 2018Previous PagePage 4 of 6Next PageTop StoriesPoolsNew "Forms" of Concrete ConstructionNew forms of concrete construction — shuttered reinforced concrete and ICFs — are gaining popularity.Renovation'Down to the Dirt': Inside an Epic RenovationOutdoor LivingResults Through WellnessAutomaticEverything's Bigger in Texas — Including Automatic Pool CoversSponsored ContentSolving Stain Issues: Clearly Identifying Stains Before Treatment