WAHC Takes Historical Look at Water

This year's event was set in Colonial Williamsburg, Va. and held for the first time under the PHTA umbrella.

Photo courtesy PHTA Keynote speaker “Ben Franklin,” explains his fascination and experimentation with swimming to attendees.

The 2019 World Aquatic Health Conference took a historical turn, set in Colonial Williamsburg, Va., and held for the first time under the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance umbrella.

Approximately 400 attendees came to learn about all areas of pools and aquatics, from the technical aspects to safety and operation. Pre-conference meetings and panels looked at chemical issues, the most prominent being the use of cyanuric acid.

Next year’s WAHC will take place in Houston, Texas, Oct. 14-16, 2020. The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code also will meet there.