When I worked as a lifeguard, there was one chore that we had to complete without question every day – testing the pool water. Beyond keeping the pool clean, this simple test also ensured the water ...

One of the most important parts of swimming pool maintenance is preventing bacterial and algae growth by shocking the water with granular pool shock chemicals or liquid chlorine. Pools typically need ...

As the weather heats up and community swimming pools open, health officials are trying to give swimmers the tools they need to protect themselves from dirty pools. The Water Quality and Health Council ...

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Got a pool or a pool you frequent? Then request a free pool test kit from www.waterandhealth.org & the CDC. www.healthypools.org/freestrips is hosting the free offer ...