There are two kinds of chlorine found in pool/spa water: free (able to destroy microorganisms) and combined (unable to destroy microorganisms). Public pools and spas should have a free residual chlorine level of a minimum of 1.0 parts per million (ppm) if cyanuric acid is not used, and 1.5 ppm if a cyanuric acid is used. There should always be an operable automatic chlorinator when the pool and/or spa is open. The automatic chlorinator can be adjusted to maintain a safe level of chlorine.

In residential pools, there is no legal requirement to use chlorine at all. In fact, many ion users don't. They use a non chlorine shock or ozone and are very happy. However, we are not suggesting or recommending the ion system is an alternative to chlorine alone. There are reports that show that a low level of chlorine and the use of an ion system is a much better way to sanitize than either method alone.

Yes. In fact, because products containing Oxone® enhance the efficiency of sanitizing agents, they actually make chlorine work better and last longer in your pool. However, remember that you should always add each pool chemical to the water separately. Never mix any pool chemical with another one.

A possible reason is a lack of chlorine stabiliser (cyanuric acid). In very rare instances it could be chloramines.

This only a worry when the chlorine reading is over 10ppm. If this is the case then this can be immediately reduced by using dechlorinator. Otherwise if starved of chlorine the level will come down naturally over time. It is advised that the pool is not used until the level drops below 10ppm. Ideally the chlorine level should be between 1 and 3ppm.

All public swimming pools or spas are required to have a permit to operate issued by the Environmental Management Department, Environmental Health Division. Private pools and spas are those which are intended for non-commercial use and are not used by more than three owner families and their guests. Private pools meeting this requirement do not require a permit to operate from our Department.

There are quite a few swimming pool supply stores in the County that offer excellent professional advice on how to maintain your pool. In the event that you would prefer not to maintain the pool yourself, professional pool service companies are available. In addition, there are basic pool maintenance training programs available. Your inspector is enforcing state law.

Spa pool acne is a frequent (and medically incorrect) name for "pseudomonas folliculitis" which is typically known as "spa pool folliculitis" We have just reached the tip of the iceberg, as the remainder of this article will help to further your understanding of this complex subject.

Spa pool folliculitis is a skin term that looks very much like acne but is caused by a bacterial infection of beard follicles. This term is most typically caused by bacteria (P. aeruginosa) found in poorly maintained municipal swimming pools, Jacuzzis and hot tubs.

A mild case of spa pool folliculitis may go away, untreated, inside seven to ten time but may branch around for numerous weeks. If there is a troublesome associated tickle or if the rash appears to be excessively motivated or receiving poorer instead of better, consult your physician even before with an over-the-counter anti-itch medication. Your physician may prescribe an oral or topical antibiotic.

No, but we present all our guests with a complimentary pass to Macon Health Club. Guests of the 1842 Inn can enjoy all the luxuries of a premier health club within blocks of the Inn. Arrangements can be made for guests to visit Healy Point Country Club for a swim, a round of golf or a game of tennis.

Yes! There is as much chlorine present as there would be in a normal pool. A salt chlorinator is simply a means for making chlorine!

High chlorine can cause your eyes to burn but it is more than likely due to poorly balanced water. Improperly balanced pH would be the most likely cause. This is why water balance is so important.

What consumers call a salt pool is actually a pool with a chlorine generator. Salt is mixed into the water, and the generator breaks this down into the purest form of chlorine available. Ozonators do sanitize water, but the process alone is insufficient for most bather loads. In most cases, the simple act of climbing into the water releases enough contaminants to overwhelm the ozonator’s efforts for hours. This leaves the spa unsanitized while in use.

Strong, smelly chlorine odor means you have chloramines, organic by products of chlorine oxidizing sweat, urine and other contaminates. Ridding the spa of chloramines requires a shock treatment. (either chlorine or non-chlorine)

The best way to elude spa pool folliculitis is to only use swimming pools, hot tubs and other water sources that you are certain have been treated with the apposite pool chemicals and pools that are maintained on a common basis. It may also help to scuffing loose proper swim suits because putting on a tricky proper swim suit may root mild objective injury to beard follicles and allow them more susceptible to infection. Another thing that causes injury to beard follicles is shaving.

By itself, H2O2 is a rather poor microbiocide compared to chlorine, bromine, ozone, and other commonly used disinfectants. Consequently, it is not approved by regulatory agencies as a stand-alone treatment in these applications. However, there are a number of technologies which use H2O2 as part of the treatment program. These include: UV disinfection + H2O2; ozone + H2O2; silver salts + H2O2; and quaternary ammonium salts + H2O2.