Is the water in the swimming pool dirty? How can we assess the quality of pool water? How often should it be changed? These are common concerns among swimmers.
In fact, as long as a pool uses a scientific water treatment system, regularly operates its circulation and filtration equipment, and applies pool-specific chemicals for disinfection and sterilization according to regulations, the water quality can be maintained at a safe and healthy standard. There is no need to worry too much about dirty water or the frequency of water changes.
However, some public pools may suffer from a lack of systematic management, aging equipment, or improper maintenance, leading to substandard water quality. So, how can we determine if a pool's water quality is acceptable? Here are a few practical tips:
1. Look: Water Clarity and Color
- Check if the pool water is crystal clear and free of floating debris, flocculation, or cloudiness.
- In pools with white tiles, clean water usually appears light blue. If light blue tiles are used, the water may appear a deeper blue.
2. Smell: Detect Chlorine Odor
- Clean pool water should have a light chlorine smell, indicating that the combined chlorine content is within the acceptable range.
- If you smell a pungent or sour chlorine smell, it may be that the combined chlorine or urea content exceeds the standard, which means that the water quality is unqualified.
3. Ask: Maintenance and Inspection Practices
- Inquire with pool staff about the frequency of water replacement and inspection results.
- Learn about the daily maintenance practices to ensure the pool meets hygiene standards.
4. Touch: Water Texture and Pool Walls
- Touch the water; if it feels "soft," the water quality is likely good. If it feels "hard" or "rough," or causes itching or irritation, the water may be of poor quality.
- Touch the inner wall of the pool with your hand. If they feel abnormally slimy, it could indicate the presence of algae or other microorganisms, signaling contaminated water.
By using these simple methods, you can quickly assess the quality of pool water and choose a clean, safe pool for swimming. Maintaining the hygiene and health of swimming pool water is not only the responsibility of swimming pool managers, but also the concern of each of us for our own health.
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