One more thing to put in your vacation suitcase: a swimming pool test kit. “We actually recommend that people go buy test kits at their local hardware store or pool supply store and test the chlorine ...

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 ...

A common cause of cloudy water is a filter that is turned off too often or clogged with debris. Run the filter for at least 24–48 hours straight to trap tiny particles. Check and backwash the filter ...

'Tis the season of the swimming pool, and here at Shots we've been patronizing our local public pools to escape the heat. One can't, however, frequent a pool without eventually contemplating its ...

All it takes is for the calendar to launch spring and the weather to show serious signs of warming up. Then all thoughts turn to preparing the swimming pool and spa for summer action. And that often ...

After the deadly brain-eating amoeba was found in the system, St. Bernard Parish was "burning and flushing" its water system - upping the amount of water and the amount of pure chlorine - in an ...