A healthy swimming pool is obviously one that contains water free from disease-causing organisms and bacteria, has clear and sparkling water, with well-maintained surrounds.
Well managed swimming pools are healthy environments and there is negligible risk of infection or illness. As a useful guide and assistance to maintaing best practice the attached documents have been written to compliment the operation of small school swimming pools.
The guidelines introduce the basic aims of water treatment and the functions which must occur for pools to achieve acceptable water quality and comply with best practice industry standards:
- Circulation
- Filtration
- Chlorination
Pool Water Treatment Guidelines [PDF 1.5MB]
Swimming Pool Water Treatment Log Book [Word 47KB]
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