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Salt Water Pools – Effective Electrolytic Chlorine Generation
Salt systems and electrolytic chlorine generation (ECG) technology have been present in the pool industry for decades and over the last decade have seen a surge in use in the US and other major pool markets so that they are now very commonplace. The onsite sanitizer generation provided by the systems reduces the need for other sanitizer and shock products, but there are a few key maintenance steps that a pool owner/operator should pay attention to in order to maximize the effectiveness of their salt system. Read more.
Things to Know About Pool Salt
Salt water pools have become a popular alternative to pools relying on traditional chlorine-based sanitizers. While other methods of chlorination require routine applications of chlorine to maintain sanitizer residuals, salt water systems operate by converting salt (sodium chloride) in the pool to free available chlorine. This conversion takes place inside a device called the electrolytic chlorine generator (ECG), via a process known as electrolysis. Salt and a properly functioning ECG are critical for successful salt water pool operation. Read more.
Ozone Generating Systems
Ozone generating systems are electromechanical devices that generate and dissolve ozone gas into swimming pool or spa water. They provide antimicrobial oxidation for supplemental sanitation, oxidation of organic and inorganic contaminants, chlorine byproduct reduction and algaecide activity. This Information Bulletin examines the properties and the application of these devices. Read more.
Nominations Now Being Accepted for the 2012 Dr. Neil Lowry Memorial Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Dr. Neil Lowry Memorial Award. The Award will honor and provide $5,000 to a public health official or department that has made a positive contribution to the public's healthy and safe use of recreational water. The Award supports continuing educational, technical, and operational activities of public health officials and departments. This is an ideal opportunity to gain industry recognition for yourself or one of your colleagues. The nomination submission deadline is April 16, 2012. To download the application, click here. For more information, e-mail Bernice Crenshaw.
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.
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.
Karen Rigsby, BioLab, A Chemtura Company, Chair, Editorial Board
Dr. Ellen Meyer, Lonza, Chair, RWQ Committee
Al Pastore, N. Jonas & Co., Inc.
Dr. Stan Pickens, PPG Industries, Inc.
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