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Certified Pool Operator Questions and
Correct Answers
Primary job of pool operator Ans: Ensure compliance with local
code and laws
Provide safe ad clean environment for guests
Make sure equipment is properly working
RWI stands for Ans: Recreational Water illness
How are recreational water illnesses spread Ans: Swallowing
water
Breathing in mists
Coming in contact with contaminated water
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Recreational Water Illness Ans: illness caused by microorganisms
and chloramines in water
common illness caused by chloramines Ans: Breathing disorder
called swimmers asthma
examples of microorganisms that can make you sick in pools Ans:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
E.coli
Staph
Crypto
interior walls of pool Ans: pool plaster or white coat
what do pool pumps do? Ans: They poll water form the pool
main drains and skimmers
pool main drain Ans: point of strongest suction in the pool
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Reasons to close pool immediately Ans: Main drain cover is
broken or missing
Main drain is not visible due to cloudy water
pool telephone not working
Skimmers Ans: water from surface passes through skimmers and
debris get trapped in skimmer basket
Skimmer Weir Ans: prevents floating debris from reentering the
pool
where does water go after going through the pump? Ans: filter
where does water go after the filter? Ans: heater
where does water go after heater? Ans: flow meter
where does water go after going through flow meter? Ans: back
to the pool through the return lines
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Certified Pool Operator Questions and
Correct Answers
Primary job of pool operator Ans: Ensure compliance with local
code and laws
Provide safe ad clean environment for guests
Make sure equipment is properly working
RWI stands for Ans: Recreational Water illness
How are recreational water illnesses spread Ans: Swallowing
water
Breathing in mists
Coming in contact with contaminated water
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Recreational Water Illness Ans: illness caused by microorganisms
and chloramines in water
common illness caused by chloramines Ans: Breathing disorder
called swimmers asthma
examples of microorganisms that can make you sick in pools Ans:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
E.coli
Staph
Crypto
interior walls of pool Ans: pool plaster or white coat
what do pool pumps do? Ans: They poll water form the pool
main drains and skimmers
pool main drain Ans: point of strongest suction in the pool
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Reasons to close pool immediately Ans: Main drain cover is
broken or missing
Main drain is not visible due to cloudy water
pool telephone not working
Skimmers Ans: water from surface passes through skimmers and
debris get trapped in skimmer basket
Skimmer Weir Ans: prevents floating debris from reentering the
pool
where does water go after going through the pump? Ans: filter
where does water go after the filter? Ans: heater
where does water go after heater? Ans: flow meter
where does water go after going through flow meter? Ans: back
to the pool through the return lines
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