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The CDC estimates that approximately how many water related injuries occur annually? correct answers To prevent spinal injuries when diving in pools, what needs to happen? correct answers "No diving" markers should be present, no diving in under 6 feet of water, and only diving from diving boards or stands should be allowed Built in stairs are commonly used in what end of pools and must have what? correct answers Shallow ends and secure handrails Who is responsible for maintaining the daily pool operation log? correct answers The certified pool operator What is the strongest point of suction in a pool that may lead to entrapment and drowning of a bather? correct answers The main drain There must be how many ladders or stairways provided in a pool for adequate access and egress for swimmers? correct answers Two What is the physical process of removing suspended particles from the pool water called? correct answers Filtration As dirt accumulates inside a filter, the amount of water that can pass through the filter... correct answers Decreases What is a damaging condition that occurs over time in a sand filter? correct answers Channeling What is the process of removing accumulated particles from inside a sand filter? correct answers Backwashing High rate sand filters typically have a filter rate of how many gallons per minute per square foot? correct answers 15-25 The volume of water going through a filter system in measured in... correct answers Gallons per minute The turnover rate for a swimming pool is every... correct answers 6 hours What is the equation for a surface area of a rectangular or square pool? correct answers Length x width = surface area What is the equation for surface area of a circular pool? correct answers 3.14 (pie) x r^2 = surface area (r=radius)