Rudy Stankowitz, President/ CEO of Aquatic Facility Training & Consultants offering CPO & AFO classes and author of “How To Get Rid Of Swimming Pool Algae”, was delighted to hear that the onBalance research had confirmed his hypothesis.

In an email to Service Industry News, Stankowitz wrote the following: “When I shared my findings with the industry about reducing cyanuric acid using alum, the backlash was immediate and intense, with skepticism and outright dismissal, including a threat of legal action against me and a few nasty phone calls. Despite the harsh criticism and threats, a small group of scientists were quietly reaching out to show their support, validating the significance of what we were doing.

“A breakthrough came when Chemist Marcelle Dibrell found documented research supporting my hypothesis of aluminum-cyanurate complexation, offering hope and a considerable boost in my enthusiasm about the project amid widespread doubt. This journey took a positive turn in 2022 when Que Hales of OnBalance reached out. He was interested in testing my process, and he wanted to test it in their lab.

“I'm thrilled and beside myself that my hypothesis has been confirmed indisputably and that cyanuric acid can be successfully removed from pool water using alum. It's been five years, and the validation from OnBalance feels like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

“This is not just my success but also that of all pool professionals, especially those who deserve super kudos for testing this method, like John Poma, who ran the lion's share of field trials, and others for testing and collecting the raw data that gave this project legs. My goal has always been to impact the industry meaningfully and support pool professionals dealing with tough challenges. Now that it's all come together, the West Coast finally has an inexpensive tool in its arsenal in the fight against high CYA. I'm not just thrilled; I plan to frame this moment as a milestone achievement.”