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If you look at the original plans for many commercial aquatic facilities, it’s surprising the number of them that were designed with plumbing and electrical systems meant to accommodate ozone systems. Yet, many never had the systems installed. Likewise, when I talk to facility managers and pool operators, they may know some things about ozone …
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It’s a valid question: For those of us in the aquatics industry, what are we really and truly selling? The answer, ultimately, comes down to: An experience! When you break it all down, aquatic professionals of all types are ultimately selling the aquatic experience, which includes a variety of enjoyable and beneficial aspects. It’s the …
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On May 11, 2018, known as “Day Zero,” city officials in Cape Town, South Africa, will turn off tap water to more than four million residents. It will be the first time in modern history that a city of that size — and one of Africa’s most affluent urban areas — will run out of …
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Controlling the many variables that impact recreational water stands as the prime objective for the water-quality professional. That may seem an obvious statement, but it’s also much easier said than done. Issues with water balance, filtration, sanitation, disinfection by-products, water-related illnesses, organic contaminants, and, ultimately, bather load all conspire to make the job of creating …
You don’t have to be a hydrologist to know that water has both a light and a dark side. On one hand, we know all about the existential importance of water as a natural resource, we simply cannot live without it. And, we know that water provides a spectrum of recreational activities and aesthetic appeal …
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There’s a saying in French cooking that I’ve always loved: mise en place. Translated it means, “everything in its place,” or as I was taught in culinary school, “the state of readiness.” In practice, mise en place simply means being prepared to cook; having the kitchen set with all cookware, accouterments, and ingredients ready to …
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It might sound surprising, but I’ve long seen a direct connection between the culinary arts and maintaining the highest standard for water quality. I realize that at first blush the two don’t seem to have all that much in common, but when you look into what preparing great food and providing superior water quality are …
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I recently had the pleasure of attending the 14th Annual World Aquatic Health Conference in Denver, Colorado. It was the second time I’ve made it to the event, which is produced by the National Swimming Pool Foundation. Like the first time around, I found the experience incredibly stimulating and inspiring. As the name suggests, the …
It always circles back to chemistry. Managing water quality is always, very much, an exercise in manipulating chemical values so that water remains sanitized, balanced and appealing. The only way to do that—to ply the trade of the water quality professional—is to be proficient in water testing. Whether it’s through traditional reagent-based tests in vials, …
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Water treatment and the resulting water quality it does — or does not — provide are issues at the very heart of all aquatic facilities. The water is the essence, the lifeblood of places where people take the plunge. But there’s far more to it than simply managing the rigors of chemistry, hydraulics, filtration and …
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