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Pool Genetics

Understanding how pool structure, circulation, filtration, chemistry, lighting, and bather load interact helps operators prevent water-quality problems.

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Even with today’s sophisticated pool equipment and systems, some aquatic centers still struggle with water-quality problems. If a facility is not appealing to the eyes and nose, such problems may result in a revenue loss as the public takes its fitness and recreation dollars to a competing venue.

It is important to remember that a swimming pool has its own ecological balance that is affected by both genetic makeup as well as environmental influences. Successfully operating a healthy swimming pool with good water quality requires a systematic approach to addressing all of the pool’s components.

Six primary factors contribute to water quality: