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A refreshing dip into the pool on a hot summer day. It’s a staple of many Central Illinois childhoods. Peoria native and ...
Cloudy water is one of the more common problems with in-ground swimming pools, and so Hunker spoke exclusively with Jimmie Meece, President of America's Swimming Pool Company, to fill us in on the ...
You can cool off this summer by renting a private pool in the Poconos. Here are seven spots you can book by the hour.
No more squinting at color charts—this connected device tracks your pool’s water chemistry automatically and offers tailored tips for improvement through the Aiper app.
Warmer pool water evaporates faster than cool water. Depending on your location and how warm you like the water, most heated pools should be kept between 78 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
How to Test Pool Water for Free, Combined and Total Chlorine. Choose one of three testing methods to monitor free, combined and total chlorine: test strips, ...
If you plan on using pool water to irrigate your trees, don’t add any more chlorine to your pool. After four or five days, test the water. When its chlorine level dips below 0.5 parts per ...
CDC researchers find a surprising amount of E. coli in pool water. The study focused on Atlanta, but researchers say it's likely widespread. Proper chlorination can kill E. coli and other bacteria ...
Construction of a new Budlong Pool, located on Aqueduct Road, was derailed by the discovery of the eponymous aqueduct, leaving it flooded.
-- Stay out of swimming water when you have diarrhea.-- Shower with soap before swimming.-- Take children for bathroom breaks every 60 minutes.-- Wash your hands with soap after using the toilet ...
Periodically, pool water is “shocked” or hyper-chlorinated, which raises the chlorine level even higher. During hot weather, chlorine is added to pool water more often than during cool weather.