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  • Health & Microbiology

Fecal Incident Response: Step‑by‑Step Disinfection Basics

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Gaining confidence in proper fecal incident cleanup ensures safety and sanitation—discover essential step-by-step disinfection techniques to protect your environment.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 12, 2025
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  • Health & Microbiology

Ear Health: Preventing Swimmer’s Ear With Water Management

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Theories on preventing swimmer’s ear highlight simple water management tips that can protect your ear health and keep you swimming confidently.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 11, 2025
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  • Health & Microbiology

Eye Irritation: Chloramines Vs Ph—Finding the Real Cause

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Find out whether chloramines or pH imbalance causes your eye irritation and learn how to address the true source for relief.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 10, 2025
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  • Health & Microbiology

Bather Load & Sweat: The Hidden Organics in Every Swim

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Cloaked in every swim, bather load and sweat introduce hidden organics that impact water quality, and understanding this is crucial for a safe, enjoyable pool experience.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 9, 2025
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  • Health & Microbiology

Biofilms: How Micro‑Colonies Resist Sanitizer

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Stay ahead of biofilm defenses as micro-colonies develop strategies to resist sanitizers, making effective removal more challenging than you might think.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 8, 2025
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  • Health & Microbiology

Legionella in Indoor Pools: Aerosols and Control Measures

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The threat of Legionella in indoor pools via aerosols underscores the importance of effective control measures to ensure safety and prevent outbreaks.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 7, 2025
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  • Health & Microbiology

Giardia & Crypto: Why Fecal Incidents Need Special Protocols

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Many fecal incidents involving Giardia and Crypto require special protocols due to their resistant cysts and oocysts, making proper response critical for safety.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 6, 2025
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  • Health & Microbiology

Pseudomonas & Hot Tubs: Folliculitis Risks in Warm Water

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Concerned about Pseudomonas bacteria in hot tubs? Discover how warm water increases folliculitis risks and what you can do to stay safe.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 5, 2025
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  • Health & Microbiology

Harmful Algal Blooms in Recreational Waters: Recognition and Response

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Many people overlook early signs of harmful algal blooms in recreational waters; learn how to recognize and respond to protect yourself and others.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • November 1, 2025
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  • Health & Microbiology

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Pools and Hot Tubs

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Chemicals in pools and hot tubs may disrupt hormones at low levels, prompting further investigation into safe practices and detection methods.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • October 31, 2025
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  • Testing & Measurement

Optical Sensors for Continuous Water Monitoring

Sensors that provide real-time water quality data are vital—discover how optical…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • December 12, 2025
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  • Testing & Measurement

Understanding Total Alkalinity and Its Measurement

Getting a handle on total alkalinity is key to water stability; discover how to measure…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • December 12, 2025
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  • Testing & Measurement

Using Electronic Testers vs. Test Strips: Accuracy and Cost

Analyzing the differences between electronic testers and test strips reveals crucial…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • December 11, 2025
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  • Pool Safety

Safety Signage and Communication in Pool Areas

Proper safety signage and communication are crucial for preventing accidents, but…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • December 11, 2025
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