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Importance of swimming pool maintenance

Swimming pool water must be maintained with very low levels of bacteria and viruses to prevent the spread of diseases and pathogens between users. A rule of thumb is that the water should be sufficiently clear to permit the main drain to be clearly visible from the pool deck at all distances up to ten meters (eleven yards) in a horizontal direction from the projection of the drain on the pool surface. This however, is merely to be considered a negative indicator, not a guarantee that the pool water is properly santized. Swimming pool water can still be dangerously contaminated with microscopic organisms, even though it is clear.

Only pools and spas that contain filtrated and disinfected water can be considered safe places to swim. Poor maintenance of the pool may lead to low levels of disinfectants and clogged filters that may place swimmers at risk for diseases and infections. The only way to ensure proper sanitation is to test the swimming pool water with a pool water test kit and fresh reagents.