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The PHTA Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification is designed to train aquatic professionals in pools and spas' operation, maintenance, and safety. The CPO certification...

Depth makers and warning signs are one of the most important aspects of pool design. Depth markers and warning signs allow swimmers on the...

In the commercial swimming pool industry, the overwhelming choice for pool piping material selection is Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). The use of such materials can...

When it comes to the world of competitive swimming, there are stringent guidelines that everyone involved in the pool design process must take into...

According to the American Disabilities Act (ADA), every pool must have at least two means of ADA access. There are three main means of...

The design of a world-class diving venue requires understanding diving facility guidelines, diving competition rules, and the intricate interactions between divers and their environment....

All public swimming pools require sanitizing systems to eliminate microbes in the water to provide a healthy swimming environment.  There are many options available...

Understanding bather load requirements in a swimming pool environment is all too often overlooked when designing an aquatic facility. While design considerations for an...

The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.  The ADA requires that...

Starting From the Water The National Federation of State High School Association Rule Book states (Rule 2-7, Art. 2. Penalties: 3.) “When one or...