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Safe Wet Playgrounds And Water Parks

The safe operation of both indoor and outdoor wet playgrounds and water parks with zero to 4-foot-deep drop pools and lazy rivers depends on planning, protocols and diligent follow-through, according...

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Perpetual Heat

The water is too cold! The water is too hot! The water is not hot enough! The major reasons for heating a pool are for swimmer comfort, relaxation, exercise and therapy. Aquatic facility managers must...

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Grade “A” Lifeguard

“As a lifeguard you have six hours of boredom [interrupted] by 30 seconds of terror,” says Mike Howard, operations director for Coney IslandPark in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Sunlite Pool at Coney Island...

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Manual Or Robotic?

Over the past year, the importance of proper water chemistry and various pool system components have been discussed. These topics are vital for the health of the pool environment. Of equal importance...

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Design Parameters For Public Swimming Pools

In previous articles, I have stressed how valuable knowledge is for aquatic managers to effectively operate and maintain their facilities. The whole purpose of education in swimming pool operations is...

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Safeguarding Aquatic Facilities

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...

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Lifesaving And Emergency Equipment

No one likes to contemplate the possibility of a water-related accident, but the time you spend this spring preparing lifesaving and emergency equipment may mean a safer summer season. Sorting through...

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Legally Responsible

The primary duty of aquatic facility staff is to ensure the health and safety of swimmers. Sadly, accidents will happen. I have been personally involved in several legal issues concerning pool...

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Coming Into Compliance

As spring kicks off and the temperature starts to heat up, parks and recreation departments across the country are peeling off swimming pool covers and preparing for the upcoming season. This year,...

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Pooling Resources

The buzz about energy conservation has come to life with the green movement, and industries and organizations are doing more than just talking about it. The rising fuel and energy costs over the past...

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Spray Park Features

Spray parks–also known as wet playgrounds–are gaining in popularity. They offer safe fun for everyone, including people afraid of the water and those with disabilities, as well as younger children who...

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Operation Strategies – Answer Key

1. The use of specifically designed operation strategy is the key to maintaining a safe and healthy pool environment. A. True B. False 2. An effective strategy can be communicated most effectively...

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Operation Strategies – Test

1. The use of specifically designed operation strategy is the key to maintaining a safe and healthy pool environment. A. True B. False 2. An effective strategy can be communicated most effectively...

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SMART Pool Operations

Strategy denotes a carefully developed, long-term plan or method of action designed to achieve a winning goal. It makes problems easier to understand and then solve. In aquatic facilities, having a...

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Turning The Tide

The camp season is ending, so here are some steps to make sure a dock is preserved and ready when the summer breezes come around next year. According to Rideau Docks Ltd. in Ontario, it’s possible for...

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Water Park Chemistry – Answer Key

1. Aquatic Play Features have a unique set of chemical parameters based on high bather loads, environment and hydraulics. a. true b. false 2. Shallow depths and high usage leads to difficulty in...

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Water Park Chemistry – Test

1. Aquatic Play Features have a unique set of chemical parameters based on high bather loads, environment and hydraulics. a. true b. false 2. Shallow depths and high usage leads to difficulty in...

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Creating Chemistry

One of the fastest growing segments in the aquatics industry is water park developments that utilize aquatic play features. These are designed for play and recreation with shallower depths, high-moving...

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Troubleshooting Filters – Answer Key

1. Troubleshooting filters requires a knowledge of devices which indicate pressure and flow. a. true b. false 2. The gauge which records the pressure within the filter system is a. influent gauge b....

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Troubleshooting Filters – Test

1. Troubleshooting filters requires a knowledge of devices which indicate pressure and flow. a. true b. false 2. The gauge which records the pressure within the filter system is a. influent gauge b....

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