Author: Geoff McKenzie
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Ozone vs Salt Water Pools: Salty, Sour or Well-Balanced Sweet Water
If you’re a homeowner getting ready to build a pool, you eventually come to the point where you must decide how your pool water will be treated and disinfected. It’s not as glamorous as picking the design of the pool, play features, lights or fire pits, but it can actually be one of the most…
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Can Pool Disinfection By-products Raise Your Risk of Cancer?
According to multiple cancer studies, swimming in chlorinated pools with disinfection by-products (DBPs) may increase your risk of developing various types of cancer; however, this does not mean that people should stop swimming altogether. In an interview with NBC News, Manolis Kogevinas, an epidemiologist at the Center for Research in Environmental Epidemiology in Barcelona said,…
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[Video] University Pool Story: How Clear Comfort Compares to UV
Compared to UV, Clear Comfort’s AOP Pool System Allowed a University to Reduce More Chlorine Use and Maintenance Time After using UV on an existing pool, Liberty University’s staff sought a new pool treatment solution for its state-of-the-art Natatorium aquatics facility. Home to the Lady Flames NCAA Division I women’s swimming and diving teams,…
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Goodson Recreation Center Upgrades Pool Water and Air Quality with New and Improved Water Treatment System
Clear Comfort’s Sustainable AOP Pool Technology Helps Colorado Recreation Center Offer a Healthier Swimming Environment type=”video/mp4″ / Centennial, Colorado – August 21, 2019 – South Suburban’s Goodson Recreation Center furthered its commitment to improving patron experience by lowering pool chemical use with Clear Comfort’s Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) pool and spa disinfection system. By incorporating…
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The Top Backyard Swimming Pool Trends of 2019
Summer season is in full swing, which means it’s the best time to start thinking about what upgrades your swimming pool environment needs. What you may not realize is that technology in the pool, spa and outdoor living industries have grown rapidly, and there are some great new options that can transform your backyard. So,…
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5 Ways to Save Money as a Swimming Pool Owner
Owning a pool can be a great investment that brings value as well as enjoyment to your home. But as any pool owner knows, the costs of owning a pool can really start to add up after a while. In addition to the initial cost of building your pool, there will be ongoing maintenance costs…
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How Pool Disinfection Byproducts Affect Asthma and Allergies
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), which means it is the perfect time to think about how the air quality at your indoor pool facility affects swimmers and staff. Can Swimming Pools Cause Asthma and Allergies? According to the AAFA, more than 60 million…
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[Video] The Upper Palmetto YMCA Adopts Sustainable and Health-Conscious Pool Disinfection
YMCA Aquatics Facility in South Carolina Enhances Water and Air Quality With Clear Comfort AOP Rock Hill, South Carolina – May 30, 2019 – Using a patented Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) pool disinfection technology, the Upper Palmetto YMCA’s aquatics facility improved the feel of the water, reduced odor and lowered its environmental footprint. After discovering…
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How to Practice Safe and Healthy Swimming
Swimming is a great way to spend time with family and friends while having fun and staying active. It keeps you happy and healthy, reduces stress, and gets you in shape while encouraging a sense of community. But in order to have a truly healthy and safe swimming experience, especially with small children, it’s important to…
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Crypto is Coming: Ready Your Resources
How Will Your Facility Get Ready For the Worst-Case Scenario? With pool season approaching, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report on Crypto’s rising dangers will soon have the national and industry news buzzing. It’s not a matter of if, but when, the next outbreak will happen. When the Crypto alarm sounds at your…