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 ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the most important parts of swimming pool maintenance is preventing bacterial and algae growth by shocking the water with ...