Category Archives: April 2008

Going Green At The Pool

Posted on April 4, 2008

Swimming pool operators know pools can be hogs of both energy and water. Water is lost to evaporation, heat is lost to the surrounding environment, heaters and pumps can be inefficient, and pool chemicals are a toxic hazard. With the … Continue reading →

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Diverting A Disaster

Posted on April 4, 2008

The City of York, Neb., was founded in 1870 by the South Platte Land Company primarily as a reference point for Oregon, California and Mormon trails. It grew steadily, in part because of the then booming railroad industry. “The community … Continue reading →

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Peroxolyte Power

Posted on April 4, 2008

A California company says its chemical products could change the way recreational pools tackle contaminant problems, such as black algae. Truox Inc. has developed several water treatment products based around its designer oxidizers known as peroxolytes, which it says can … Continue reading →

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Safeguarding Aquatic Facilities

Posted on April 4, 2008

The protection and safety of guests at aquatic facilities has gained recent attention with the passing of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007 (H.R. 1721). President Bush signed this into law late in 2007 as … Continue reading →

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Life-Saving Incentives

Posted on April 4, 2008

With the December 19 signing of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007, President Bush approved incentives for states to adopt comprehensive pool safety laws that will protect children from life-threatening injuries and death from pool … Continue reading →

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