12 Reasons why the health inspector will close your pool
ANSWER
1. pump filter not working for more than an hour
2. main drain is not visible
3. chemical readings out of range
4. no pool operator (15 minute grace period)
5. no lifeguard or cpr certs present
6. water is below the skimmer line
7. danger to the public
8. chlorinator is not working
9. health inspector is not allowed in
10. bathrooms + drains not working
11. flow rate is too low
12. no phone (landline)
Measuring records as the CPO
ANSWER
Operator must test the water for Cl and pH every hour, and Total Alkalinity, Calcium Hard-
ness and Cyanuric Acid once per week. Records must be maintained on site and available for
at least 2 years at the pool and 3 years total.
5 Factors of Water Balance
ANSWER
pH, Total Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, Temperature, and total dissolved liquids
1
, Corrosive water
ANSWER
pH is too low, dissolves everything it contacts
scaling water
ANSWER
pH it too high, mineral deposits on walls or pipes
Regulated pH range
ANSWER
7.2-7.8
pH reading is tested with Phenol Red
To lower pH,
ANSWER
add muriatic acid
To raise the pH,
ANSWER
add sodium carbonate (Soda Ash)
2. sodium bisulfate
3. carbon dioxide
Total Alkalinity
ANSWER
represents the amount of carbonates, bicarbonates, and hydroxides in a solution - you want
this to be high, because the pH resists changes in fluctuating
2
ANSWER
1. pump filter not working for more than an hour
2. main drain is not visible
3. chemical readings out of range
4. no pool operator (15 minute grace period)
5. no lifeguard or cpr certs present
6. water is below the skimmer line
7. danger to the public
8. chlorinator is not working
9. health inspector is not allowed in
10. bathrooms + drains not working
11. flow rate is too low
12. no phone (landline)
Measuring records as the CPO
ANSWER
Operator must test the water for Cl and pH every hour, and Total Alkalinity, Calcium Hard-
ness and Cyanuric Acid once per week. Records must be maintained on site and available for
at least 2 years at the pool and 3 years total.
5 Factors of Water Balance
ANSWER
pH, Total Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, Temperature, and total dissolved liquids
1
, Corrosive water
ANSWER
pH is too low, dissolves everything it contacts
scaling water
ANSWER
pH it too high, mineral deposits on walls or pipes
Regulated pH range
ANSWER
7.2-7.8
pH reading is tested with Phenol Red
To lower pH,
ANSWER
add muriatic acid
To raise the pH,
ANSWER
add sodium carbonate (Soda Ash)
2. sodium bisulfate
3. carbon dioxide
Total Alkalinity
ANSWER
represents the amount of carbonates, bicarbonates, and hydroxides in a solution - you want
this to be high, because the pH resists changes in fluctuating
2
