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Pool Water Analysis

How Healthy Is Pool Water? At what intervals should it be tested?

Pool Water Analysis

In the summer months, swimming pools are used to support the physical development of children and sports, as they are preferred for purposes such as cooling off and having fun. Especially, public pools prepare the ground for the spread of diseases if the water is not properly and properly disinfected.

It goes through some disinfection processes in order to prevent the spread of epidemic diseases caused by pool water. Pool water is an ideal environment for the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. For this reason, products such as chlorine, pH reducer, algae inhibitor and precipitator should be used regularly and continuously in pool waters.

Especially the most used method is adding chlorine to the pool water. An important factor in disinfection processes is the pH level. Pool water pH should be in the range of 7.2 - 7.6.

The effective disinfection conditions in the pool water are as follows; 1-2 ppm chlorine, at least 30 minutes, between 7.2 - 7.6 pH, 26 - 28 o C temperature is required.

The "Regulation on the Health Principles Subject to Swimming Pools" covers the principles and procedures regarding the compliance of indoor and outdoor swimming pools and their water to hygienic conditions, determining, inspecting and monitoring the quality standards of swimming pool water.

In this context, the tests performed on the pool water are generally chemical, physical and microbiological tests. The required parameters and limits are specified in the annexes of the regulation. Pool water should be disinfected regularly in line with these limits.

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