While swimming has many great health advantages, including those for the heart, muscles, lungs, joints, and even the mind and emotions, you might not be aware that it might also have a few health risks. RWIs, or recreational water illnesses, can be brought on by a number of bacteria found in water, by an imbalance in chemical levels, or by a combination of the two (see Parts 1, 2 & … [Read More...] about Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 4
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Tasks for Monthly & Occasional Swimming Pool Maintenance
Keeping up with regular pool care maintenance will have the biggest impact on your ability to safely use your in-ground swimming pool - and continue to use it for decades to come! All pool owners must prepare to implement daily and weekly pool maintenance activities, and in this article we'll look at some monthly and other less frequent maintenance … Continue about Tasks for Monthly & Occasional Swimming Pool Maintenance
None of These Issues are Recreational Water Illnesses
Reading about recreational water illnesses can be somewhat unsettling, even if you have a private pool. After writing four posts in a row about those discouraging prospects (see Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4), we decided to share some encouraging news with you. Contrary to popular belief, head lice, MRSA staph infections, and pinworm infestations cannot be … Continue about None of These Issues are Recreational Water Illnesses
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 4
While swimming has many great health advantages, including those for the heart, muscles, lungs, joints, and even the mind and emotions, you might not be aware that it might also have a few health risks. RWIs, or recreational water illnesses, can be brought on by a number of bacteria found in water, by an imbalance in chemical levels, or by a … Continue about Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 4
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 3
Skin disorders, respiratory ailments, and diarrheal illnesses are only a few of the several types of recreational water illnesses (see Parts 1 & 2). Ear infections are included in the group of RWIs that are frequently brought on by a concoction of pollutants and chemicals found in pool water. Otitis externa is the medical term for the type of … Continue about Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 3
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 2
There are other hazards to your skin linked with swimming pool use in addition to what we've dubbed "swimmer's skin." Utilizing a public pool carries a lot more danger than using your own private pool, such as being exposed to RWIs (Recreational Water Illnesses); see Part 1. However, by being aware of them, you as a pool owner may ensure that you … Continue about Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 2
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 1
Recreational water illnesses, or RWIs, can take many different forms. The most frequent are respiratory infections, but diarrheal disorders can sometimes be very dangerous. Understanding the causes and concerns connected to pool water can assist swimming pool owners in making sure their own pools provide a healthy environment for themselves as well … Continue about Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 1
Charlotte, North Carolina Septic System Maintenance
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Pool Maintenance Tips: Winterizing Your Swimming Pool, Part 2
While weekly swimming pool maintenance is certainly important, annual winterizing can be pivotal as well in protecting the investment of your swimming pool. In Part 1, we discussed the proper timing of the winterization process as well as the initial steps related to making sure your pool is clean in order to inhibit algae growth over the … Continue about Pool Maintenance Tips: Winterizing Your Swimming Pool, Part 2
Pool Maintenance Tips: Winterizing Your Swimming Pool, Part 1
Unless you have an indoor swimming pool, you’ll probably have to think about winterizing your pool. Depending on your climate, your swimming pool season might be shorter than you wish it were. But you don’t want to live in denial of reality: if you fail to winterize your pool or wait too long to do so, you can risk damage to sensitive mechanisms … Continue about Pool Maintenance Tips: Winterizing Your Swimming Pool, Part 1
How To Make Pool Water Clear, Part 2
It's time to fix your pool water’s problem, now that you know what might be causing your hazy water (see Part 1). It’s also time to implement a strategy to help stop cloudy pool water from happening again. We'll take a look at each of the three fundamental approaches to solving the problem. Apply a Water Clarifier Because this chemical … Continue about How To Make Pool Water Clear, Part 2