With the recent news about Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have fielded several questions about the virus and swimming pools/hot tubs. Following is a statement from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control):According to the CDC, there is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the use of pools and hot tubs. Proper operation, maintenance, and disinfection (e.g., with chlorine and bromine) of pools and hot tubs should remove or inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19.

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It’s Raining, It’s Pouring, but What’s Happening with My Pool?

In North Texas, we always welcome the rain, but it can negatively affect our pools. To avoid the negative side effects we recommend you cover your pool with a solar cover if you know a big storm is coming. Luckily, a light shower will not do much to the pool.
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Balancing Your Chemistry

In this post we will go over basic pool chemistry, what chemicals to look for and what to do if any are higher or lower than what they should be.
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Mustard Algae

Mustard Algae - what is this yellow stuff?! Is it pollen, dirt, a stain? How do I get rid of it?
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What to do when weather hits

There is nothing worse than having a pool company come and clean your pool right before it rains. It ruins everything! The hard work they’ve done to vacuum and pick up your pool seems wasted.
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Do It Yourself Leak Test - The Bucket Test

Want to see if your pool is leaking before calling a professional leak detection company?? Follow our simple steps to perform a flawless “bucket test.”
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Relay for Life 2014

You may remember our post about Pool Referees involvement in Relay for Life 2014 at John Paul II High School in Plano, TX.
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