There’s nothing appealing about diving into a green murky swimming pool – it’s also dangerous and unhealthy. That cloudy discoloured water is the result of algae, a plant that thrives in water with a high pH level. It grows from spores and attaches to the skin of swimmers, resulting in a slimy feeling. While the slime washes off skin easily, the danger is when it attaches to pool stairs, sides and ladders, making them slippery.
A scorching summer is well on the way, and that can play havoc with your pool water’s health. The forecast El Nino event means extremely dry, hot weather is on the way, so pool owners need to be especially vigilant. But there are steps you can take to ensure you and your family can cool off in confidence that there are no nasties lurking in the H2O.
Kids, pools and parties. Fabulous separately. Potentially a big problem together. Summer tends to bring all three into the mix, which can result in a lot of stress for parents and party hosts. But there are several things you can do to keep everyone safe in and around the pool. Swimart’s Australasian manager Chris Fitzmaurice has some tips to ease your mind. “All that’s needed is a healthy attitude towards swim safety,” Chris says. “There are just some key things to remember.”
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