Aquatech: Best Practices for Pool and Aquatic Facility Operators (Original PDF from Publisher)

Operating the mechanical aspects of a pool or aquatic facility is a complex job that requires specialized knowledge and skills. As a pool plant or aquatic facility operator, you strive to maintain an inviting and clean facility that you can be proud of and that your patrons can enjoy. To achieve the solid foundation you need for the operation and maintenance of your pool, look to AquaTech: Best Practices for Pool and Aquatic Facility Operators. AquaTech helps you master the fundamentals of aquatic facility care by explaining simply and clearly how pool systems work and how to maintain them. With AquaTech you’ll learn

-how the filtration, disinfection, and circulation systems in swimming pools work to produce warm, clear water;

-how to maintain the quality of water by doing appropriate testing and monitoring, as well as how to detect and address frequent water issues through reviews and changes;

-how to stop the spread of airborne, contact, and bloodborne infections and diseases associated with recreational water use;

-how to maintain the aesthetic appeal of your facility through seasonal, preventative, and routine maintenance;

-how to get ready for a swim competition or other competitive event;

-how to protect your establishment under extreme weather conditions; and

-important safety considerations, operating methods, and guidelines for spas and warm water pools.

Clear and concise explanations of the essential components of pool maintenance provide you with the know-how to manage daily operations and troubleshoot issues. Additionally, 19 in-depth graphics and more than 150 full-color photographs provide a visual representation of commercial pool maintenance practices. Throughout the book, special “best practices tables” emphasize tried-and-true methods for identifying, averting, and resolving typical pool maintenance issues like these:

Insufficient filtration or circulation

-Disturbances in the quality of sanitation

-Water imbalance-related damage

-Workplace safety issues at the pool.

Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. created AquaTech as the textbook for the AquaTech certification course. This interactive, fast-paced course aims to equip students with the necessary skills to run a pool or aquatic facility in accordance with international and U.S. training regulations. The AquaTech certification course provides a flexible alternative to classroom-only certification systems by combining online study with on-site competency assessment.

The online course reduces travel time and allows you to fit the training into your hectic schedule. AquaTech certification is a time-efficient and cost-effective option for your pool and aquatic operator certification because of its enhanced accessibility through online study and significant cost savings over other certification programs (both in terms of travel expenses and course costs).

AquaTech: Best Practices for Pool and Aquatic Facility Operators equips you with the information and self-assurance you need to start your new profession in commercial pool maintenance on your first day of work. Use AquaTech as your guide to ensure that every day is clean and enjoyable, whether you’re maintaining the pool’s plant systems, taking precautions to lower risk and improve safety, or monitoring the water quality.