Salt chlorine generation has been used as a primary sanitizer in swimming pool applications as early as the 1960s. Today, there are more than three million salt-chlorinated pools around the world—a number that continues to grow significantly every year. Most systems can be found on residential pools but, within the last decade, this sanitation equipment has made inroads into the … Read More
Swim Ponds Present Safety Concerns
The pool industry is keeping a watchful eye on swim ponds. These natural alternatives to traditional swimming pools have gained in popularity in recent years, yet questions remain regarding its use. “We don’t make ponds necessarily for swimming,” said Fred Pape, specialty project manager at Aquascapes in St. Charles, Ill. But Aquascapes does build ponds large enough for swimming. “We … Read More