Is Your Community Pool Properly Treated?

Chlorine is essential to protect against germs that can make people sick when using a swimming pool or spa. Chlorine kills germs, but it takes time to work. Therefore, it's important to make sure chlorine levels are always at the recommended levels (usually between 1.0 - 4.0 parts per million).

Improper disinfection of a swimming pool can lead to germs that cause illness, red eyes and itchy skin. There are several signs of a "healthy pool," however it is becoming even easier for people to help determine whether or not the pool is properly treated to protect you and your family. Most local home improvement stores, discount retailers and pool supply stores carry easy-to-use test kits or test strips. Now, you can quickly test your residential or commercial pool to help make sure that it is ready for a swim!

	"Here's how" with test kits.
	"Here's how" with test strips.