Our pool closed twice in the last month for filtration issues. The pool was so cloudy, you could barely see your way through the lane. It still is cloudy, hence, management has put up some very stringent shower rules, which, of course, are not enforced by the guards. Needless to say, people still get in without showering, do not wear caps even with long hair, etc. Does anyone know if there is a law that showers must be taken prior to entering pools? Seems to me that if management is going to go through the motions of posting rules, and threatening membership cancellation, they should enforce it. If I really thought about what people who don't shower bring into the pool, I would never swim. :D
Also, NJAC 8:26-7.9 states in (a) "The pool operator shall monitor water clarity daily," and (b) "When in use, the deepest portion of the pool floor shall be clearly visible from the swimming pool's edge."
Note that organic chemicals on human skin and hair (natural or un-natural organic compounds from skin oils, perfume, sweat, deodorant, powder, urine, etc.) if carried into the pool will combine with chlorine to form undesirable dissolved chlorinated organic compounds in the water. This reaction reduces the effectiveness of the chlorine disinfectant, and these dissolved organic compounds are not removed by a typical sand-type pool filter. Some of these potentially formed chlorinated organic compounds are regulated in drinking water, but not in pool water. Nonetheless, minimizing the formation potential just makes good sense. So, take a shower or go soak in your tub.
Also, NJAC 8:26-7.9 states in (a) "The pool operator shall monitor water clarity daily," and (b) "When in use, the deepest portion of the pool floor shall be clearly visible from the swimming pool's edge."
Note that organic chemicals on human skin and hair (natural or un-natural organic compounds from skin oils, perfume, sweat, deodorant, powder, urine, etc.) if carried into the pool will combine with chlorine to form undesirable dissolved chlorinated organic compounds in the water. This reaction reduces the effectiveness of the chlorine disinfectant, and these dissolved organic compounds are not removed by a typical sand-type pool filter. Some of these potentially formed chlorinated organic compounds are regulated in drinking water, but not in pool water. Nonetheless, minimizing the formation potential just makes good sense. So, take a shower or go soak in your tub.
