There are two basic options when it comes to alterative sanitation treatment systems: ozone and ultraviolet radiation. Read more
Like any other feature in the overall design of an aquatics facility, there are several points to consider when it comes to your pool and the surrounding deck. Read more
A competition natatorium is a room enclosure containing swimming pools designed for competitive swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and/or water polo. Read more
The pump is the “heart” of the pool system, pumping the water to and through the entire system. Read more
Today a wide variety of aquatic attractions are available, with the most common being play structures, water slides, lazy rivers, activity pools and wave pools. Read more
A competition natatorium is a room enclosure containing swimming pools designed for competitive swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and/or water polo. Read more
Like any other feature in the overall design of an aquatics facility, there are several points to consider when it comes to your pool and the surrounding deck. Read more
The pool heater’s primary function is to maintain the water temperature in the pool vessel — approximately 82 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, for regular activity pools and 102 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit for whirlpools. Read more
Pool filters catch debris, including soil, leaves, dead skin, hair and sometimes bacteria, viruses and protozoan cysts (more commonly treated by the disinfection system). Read more
Automation. This is the word used to describe the fancy, flashy and functional box that hangs on the pump-room wall to regulate the pool’s chemical feed. Read more
Pools require chemicals. Processes of disinfection, oxidation and pH control are the most common chemical requirements that necessitate a feeder. Read more
The purpose of outdoor and indoor pool covers is to save money. Read more
Pool filters catch debris, including soil, leaves, dead skin, hair and sometimes bacteria, viruses and protozoan cysts (more commonly treated by the disinfection system). Read more
The pool heater’s primary function is to maintain the water temperature in the pool vessel — approximately 82 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, for regular activity pools and 102 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit for whirlpools. Read more
The pump is the “heart” of the pool system, pumping the water to and through the entire system. Read more
There are two basic options when it comes to alterative sanitation treatment systems: ozone and ultraviolet radiation. Here’s a look at each type. Read more
The purpose of outdoor and indoor pool covers is to save money. Hundreds of pools across the country are facing budgetary crises and are closing because of income shortfalls. Read more
Here's a look at chemical processes: Read more
Today a wide variety of aquatic attractions are available, with the most common being play structures, water slides, lazy rivers, activity pools and wave pools. Read more
Automation. This is the word used to describe the fancy, flashy and functional box that hangs on the pump-room wall to regulate the pool’s chemical feed. It seems to attract pool operators more than any of the pumps, feeders, filters and pipes that Read more
Pools require chemicals. Processes of disinfection, oxidation and pH control are the most common chemical requirements that necessitate a feeder. Read more
When it comes to aquatics education, there’s certainly no shortage of providers. Read more
When this incident happened, I had been handling chlorine and other pool chemicals for about 10 years. Read more
Everyone has left for the day and you are doing the last of the paperwork and filing. Read more
Over the past five years, 46 Division I men’s teams have been cut. Read more
The National Recreation and Park Association is considering structural changes that could fundamentally change how members associate. Read more
It appears solar power is becoming a more viable option for aquatics facilities. Read more
A federal judge has dismissed TYR’s anti-trust civil lawsuit against Speedo,USA Swimming and Mark Schubert, USA Swimming’s head coach and national team general manager. Read more
Despite previously announcing a definitive merger agreement,Apollo Global Management and Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. have mutually decided to call off the transaction. Read more
Thanks to USA Swimming, thousands New Jersey kids in Asbury Park, Bayonne, Jersey City, Newark and Plainfield will enjoy free swimming lessons this fall as part of the organization’s efforts to curb drowning amongst minority children. Read more
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. announced recently in a press release that it has signed License and Management Agreements related to the development of a new Great Wolf Lodge resort in Southern California. Read more
The World Health Organization has recognized the International Lifesaving Federation for its role in global drowning prevention. Read more
The Western Publishing Association honored Aquatics International with two Maggie awards for print and online journalism. Read more
Mobile smartphone technology has redefined how we live and work, with Apple’s iPod and iPhone leading the way. Read more
Several aquatics operations continued their commitment to the community this spring. Read more
As a risk manager at Redwoods, I have had the opportunity to perform risk management assessments at hundreds of aquatics facilities around the nation. Read more