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Minerals Reduce Chlorine Use — But Not Just Any Minerals
Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA regulates pesticide products used to sanitize swimming pools and hot tubs.The following content is supported by one of our advertising partners. To learn more about sponsored content, click here.
November 9, 2021
Service
Pools Are Like Dogs
Dogs are heavily influenced by their environment, just like pools. Follow these steps to turn a bad pool into a good one again.
April 29, 2021
Service
Tech Notes: Scary Pool Stories
In light of Halloween, beware of these scary pool stories.
October 29, 2020
Retail
Bob Lowry: A Practical Take on the “Great CYA Debate”
Water chemistry expert Bob Lowry shares his response to our “Great CYA Debate” panel held at the PSP Expo in New Orleans.
November 21, 2019
Retail
CYA: Ally for Pools — Havoc for Hot Tubs
High CYA levels can make for a poor hot water experience. Here's how to keep CYA levels in check and your customers happy.
October 29, 2019
Retail
School’s in Session: Teaching Water Chemistry to Homeowners
Teaching pool owners the basics of water chemistry carries significant implications for pool and spa companies, especially retailers.
October 3, 2019
Retail
How to Fix 'Milky' Pool Water (Without Draining)
How to reduce the calcium hardness level in a pool without draining.
July 18, 2019
Service
Trichlor: The Dependable Pool Performer
A 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, 2019
News
CMAHC Launches New Study on Air Quality at Public Pools
The goal of the study is to determine how aquatic facility operators can better prevent the buildup of disinfection byproducts and support swimmer health.
March 19, 2019
Service
Lower the Risk of Legionellosis
Legionella, an airborne bacteria, can pose a serious risk to swimmers. Here’s how to prevent it.
December 11, 2018
Service
The Basics: Boric Acid and Sodium Borates
Boric acid and sodium borates can be used as more than just pH buffers in swimming pools and spas.
December 4, 2018
Spas
Understanding Ammonia and Nitrates
This primer sorts out some important but lesser-known chemistry issues as they apply to ammonia and nitrates.
November 13, 2018
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