Association of Pool & Spa Professionals

Seal of Approval

Posted on April 8, 2019 by PoolPro

How pool companies are helping their employees get CPO and PPSO certificationBy Keith Loria Aquatic activity in healthy water is increasingly on the public’s radar. Today, most health departments require commercial pool technicians to have the Certified Pool Operator Certification from the National Swimming Pool Foundation. Michelle Kavanaugh, mission development

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APSP and NSPF to Unify as The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance

Posted on January 22, 2019 by PoolPro

The National Swimming Pool Foundation and the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals announced that the organizations will unify to form the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance. The unification was approved by the boards of directors of both organizations at the end of last week and work is underway to

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It Happens

Posted on August 7, 2018 by PoolPro

What needs to be done when there is a fecal incident at a public pool By Keith Loria Nothing puts a downer on a day at a public pool more than learning of a fecal incident, requiring everyone to clear out immediately. Formed fecal incidents pose a risk for spreading

Posted in Commercial, Departments APSP, Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, CDC Healthy Swimming Program, fecal contamination, giardia, Periodic Products, Recreational Water Quality Committee