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Alkalinity- The Key to Perfect Balance
Alkalinity is the amount of bicarbonate, carbonate and hydroxide dissolved in water. When these ions are present in water, they create a buffer system that resists changes in pH. With the right amount of alkalinity in the pool, the desired pH is easier to maintain and less subject to sharp dips and spikes. Learn how to measure and adjust alkalinity in this article from Rob Berube. Read more.
Biofilm in Pools and Spas
Biofilms are inevitable, they're everywhere and they have existed for millions of years. Wherever there is water, you will find biofilm. We have new knowledge and a better understanding of biofilms and their role in impacting public health. Ellen Meyer writes on the progress made to prevent and remove bioflims in this issue of the Recreational Water Quality newsletter. Read more.
Recreational Water Quality is written by industry experts for public health officials and published digitally three times annually by The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP). Each issue of Recreational Water Quality is available for general viewing on the APSP website: www.APSP.org.
APSP invites public health officials to send suggestions for technical articles and questions about public health problems associated with public pools and spas and water quality issues. For more information, contact Bernice Crenshaw at bcrenshaw@APSP.org.
Karen Rigsby, BioLab, A Chemtura Company, Chair, Editorial Board
Ellen Meyer, Arch Chemical, Chair, RWQ Committee
Al Pastore, N. Jonas & Co., Inc.
Dr. Stan Pickens, PPG Industries, Inc.
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