{"id":845,"date":"2011-02-14T19:00:33","date_gmt":"2011-02-14T19:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/backyardcitypools.wordpress.com\/?p=845"},"modified":"2012-06-20T17:42:56","modified_gmt":"2012-06-20T22:42:56","slug":"healthy-pools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Blog\/healthy-pools\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep the P and Poo Out of Your Pool: Tips for Healthy Pools"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pool signs<\/a>, like the one above, are a funny way to remind those who swim in our pools that the pool water is not a bathroom.\u00a0 Contamination of water, though, can be a serious problem.\u00a0 If a pool’s pH level is out of balance, the chlorine is unable to effectively kill harmful germs that are introduced into the water by swimmers.\u00a0 Everything from dirt to sun to leaves and other debris can alter the pH level of pool water, so\u00a0checking the pH level on a regular basis and adjusting the chemical balance as necessary is a crucial step in maintaining a healthy pool.<\/p>\n

In addition to ensuring that there are always\u00a0correct\u00a0levels of chemicals<\/a>\u00a0in your pool’s water, you should insist that all swimmers\u00a0follow these three rules to avoid contaminating the pool water:<\/p>\n