December 30 2011 Table of Contents

When a pool’s sanitation goes out-of-whack, some of the most obvious signs are those all-too-familiar green, yellow or black blooms that begin to creep across walls, steps and other surfaces. Read more

Here’s a quick rundown of some of the most widespread offerings. Read more

I remember a few years ago when the Tea Party movement came into being, seemingly out of nowhere. Read more

Business is tough throughout the country, but in parts of Georgia, things could be a whole lot worse. Read more

Confronted with a historic drought, the Georgia pool and spa industry also was being plagued by water restrictions that differed from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Read more

As high-profile child sex allegations continue to rock the campuses of Penn State and Syracuse University, a sixth civil lawsuit alleging abuse has been filed against USA Swimming. Read more

For years, Rebekah Decker figured they were just spam. Read more

After several months of negotiations, the California pool and spa industry and government officials have overcome major roadblocks to passing an updated commercial construction code Read more

Industry representatives are trying to persuade the U.S. Read more

Commercial pool operators throughout Texas are allowing hazardous pools to remain open, despite warnings from health inspectors and service technicians, according to various sources. Read more

Many service technicians are no longer comfortable performing work meant to bring about compliance with the VGB Act. Read more

If there’s one ingredient that most pool chemical regimens have in common, it’s chlorine. Read more

Electrolytic chlorine generators (ECGs) all operate on the same basic principle: The generation of chlorine from salt water. Read more

In lieu of a column on how many college football bowl games I can watch before my retinas secede from the rest of my central nervous system, I give you scattered thoughts… Read more