SWIMMING POOL FACILITIES AND MANAGEMENT
❖ Swimming pool water and surrounding is very important because people are more
conscious about their health and hygiene.
❖ Entire swimming pool water and premises should be cleared regularly with chemical
and water.
❖ Need to brush side walls and floor of the pool to remove algae.
❖ Suction sweeper to be used alternative days to remove all the dust particles from
floor of the swimming pool
CHEMICALS REQUIRED FOR MAINTAINANCE OF POOL WATER
❖ Ensure that pH level and chlorine level in water shall be with in ideal range.
❖ Chemical level at swimming pool water shall be as follows:
▪ Chlorine level : 1 to 3 ppm
▪ pH level : 7.2 to 7.6 ppm
TCCA 90 :
Trichloroisocyanuric Acid & chemical is used as a disinfecting agent in
swimming pools and fountain water bodies and helps in achieving
crystal clear and clean water.
The most common chemicals used for purifying the swimming pool
water. Chlorine should be added regularly to keep the water level
between 1- 3 ppm (parts per million).
It is available in liquid forms, tablet forms or granule form which provides
a long-term effect in keeping the pool water free from Bacteria and
algae. Chlorine is to add in the water to kill the germs. Otherwise,
swimmers can face ear problems, teeth problems skin etc.
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (liquid Chlorine or Bleach):
It is also effective in fighting against bacteria, removing stains and
preventing algae.
ALUM :
Alum is a transparent salt-like substance or a type of chemical
compound.
Alum is considered a Flocculant because it sinks material to the floor or
It binds to the particles (eg mud, clay) in the water and sinks them to
the bottom for cleaning.
It is available in gel, liquid, powder or stone form.
SWIMMING POOL WATER TEST
CHLORINE TEST - Normal level of chlorine in drinking water shall be 4 mg/
litters or 4 ppm. The chlorine level in the swimming pool should be
between 1-3 ppm (parts per million).
Pool test strips or pool test kits can be used to measure the chlorine level
in swimming pools. This is the quickest and simplest method for testing
chlorine present in the water.
Step 1- Remove the protective cap before use. Press the ON/OFF
button, and immerse the meter into the solution (the solution should not be over
the immersion line)
Step 2 - After the numerical display is steady (about 3- to 45 sec),
press the HOLD button.
Step 3 - Take it out of the solution to check the result. Wipe clean the
electrode after using turn off the meter and put on the protective cap.
WATER pH VALUE TEST
pH is one of the most common water quality test performed. pH is
measure of how acidic / basic water is. The full form of pH is potential of
hydrogen need to be maintained. pH value of swimming pool water
should be 7.2 to 7.6 ppm. pH meter can be used to measure the pH
level.
pH value of pure water is 7 which is neutral. Less than 7 is indicate
acidic and more than 7 indicate a base.
SWIMMING POOL SANITARY AND SAFTEY RULES
Safety and sanitary should be the goal whether you are young or old.
Swimming pool sanitation and safety is the process of ensuring safety
and health condition. Proper swimming pool sanitation is needed to
maintain the clarity of water and to prevent the transition of infectious
water born diseases.
Taking a shower before and after swimming is must.
Members must wear proper costume before entering the pool.
Girls /women must wear caps to cover their hair.
Members should not split or blow inside the water.
Applying oil on body is not permitted.
Wearing dirty shoes will not be permitted near the swimming pool.
Carrying or throwing plastic items should not allowed in swimming pool
complex.
Members are not allowed to swim with open wounds or illness.
Drinking alcohol , smoking is strictly prohibited.
Members should register their name in and out register.
Running / playing on the deck area is strictly prohibited.
No diving in shallow water.
Members should not entre the water without the presence of lifeguard
or coach
First aid and lifesaving equipment should be ready for any emergency.
Members should not bring their valuable items at pool.
MAINTENANCE OF SWIMMING POOL
Maintenance of the swimming pool is very important because people
are more conscious about their health and hygiene.
Entire swimming pool premises should be cleaned regularly i.e.
Bathroom, Toilet, changing room, office room, gallery, store room, pool
deck, lawn, swimming pool tiles etc.
Swimming pool equipment should be stored properly.
Checking and servicing of all equipment should be taken care.
Swimming pool equipment- Suction sweeper, Brush (Long-short) filtration
plant, Motor, Tools box, Electrical items, Multi gym, Chlorination plant,
cylinder, Automatic Touch Panel system etc.
Equipment for Swimmers: Kick board, Pull buoys, Gaggles, caps, fins,
stretch cord, pace clock, isokinetic swimming bench, medicine ball,
Swiss ball, BOSU ball, Tera band, etc. should be taken care.
Equipment for water polo: Goal post, nets, balls, flags, caps, benches,
tables, balls, watch, whistle etc.
Equipment for diving: Spring board, wheel Trampoline, foam mattresses,
Springboard, Hot tubs
Equipment for life saving: Stick, ropes, ring buoy, oxygen cylinder, life
jackets, scuba mask etc.
