Pool maintenance procedures are difficult to put into writing sometimes, because every pool has its nuance and unique traits. We understand this. These are as specific as we can get without being too specific. Just understand that you may need to use these pool maintenance procedures as a guideline if you have special circumstances, rather than taking them literally. You can click the links below to read more, and if you have further questions, please contact us.
These resources are third-party sources that we often cite, available here in downloadable PDFs.
Cryptosporidium: The CDC Report - US Centers for Disease Control
ORP to CYA Graph - CDC
CYA and Risk of Gastrointestinal Illness at Swimming Pools - Falk, Blatchley III, Meyer, et al.
2018 Model Aquatic Health Code + Annex - CMAHC
Chlorine/CYA Relationship and Implications for Nitrogen Trichloride - Richard A. Falk
Cyanurics: Benefactor or Bomb? - Kent Williams
Biofilm Efficacy Report on Orenda Products - Darla Goeres Ph.D.
CYA and its Effects on Chlorine's Staying Power and ORP - Aaron Askins
Guide to Portland Cement-Based Plaster - American Concrete Institute (ACI)
A New Look at Water Balance to Extend Plaster Life | Putting Langelier in Perspective - Joseph J. Tepas
Calcium Carbonate Saturation Index and Alkalinity Interpretations - T.E. Larson and A.M. Buswell
ORP Fundamentals - Emerson Process Management, Liquid Division
Use of Phosphates for Potable Water Treatment - Phosphate Forum of the Americas