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December 14, 2021

Who To Call For Information

Algae Specialist Certification— 352-598-0229 onlinepoolclasses.com Aquatic Training Institute — aquatictraininginstitute.com Educational Leverage — 512-417-8103; Educational-Leverage.com Foundation For Pool Industry Education — 916-922-8895; fpsie.org Locey Pool

— 269-327-1553; cpobylocey@loceypool.com Pool Chemistry Training Institute

— 678-648-8550; rlowry@lowrycg.com Pool & Hot Tub Alliance — 719-540-9119; phta.org. Portofino University — 904-338-0577; portofinouniversity.com Underwater Pool Masters — 508-852-0590; underwaterpools.com

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HASA Inc. acquires Bio-Dex Specialty Chemicals

Industry giant and liquid chlorine manufacturer purchases specialty pool chemical company

July 14, 2026

By Marcelle Dibrell HASA Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of pool and spa water treatment products based in Valencia, California, announced June 1...

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Filter cleaning is deeper than dirt

July 14, 2026

“Work smarter, not harder” is good advice in almost every aspect of pool service, including filter cleaning. The strongest chemical isn't always ...

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Chem feeder failure spurs interlock install

July 14, 2026

The Village of Minster, Ohio, has installed automatic shutoff devices on the chemical feed pumps at its municipal swimming pool following a June 2 equ...

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Pool chems explode at Waikiki hotel pool

July 14, 2026

A worker was injured June 9 after a chemical explosion occurred while pool chemicals were being mixed in the pump room at the Wayfinder Waikiki Hotel ...

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Several MD pools closed due to vandalism

July 14, 2026

A series of after-hours vandalism incidents has forced temporary closures at several public swimming pools in Baltimore, Maryland, prompting city offi...

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Non-compliant drain covers still around

July 14, 2026

Nearly two decades after the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (VGBA) took effect, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) contin...