Out Of The Water

Aquatic consulting services provide vital expertise in water management, pool operations, and environmental stewardship. Whether for commercial facilities, municipalities, or private enterprises, aquatic consultants offer specialized knowledge to ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency. Key Areas of Aquatic Consulting   Pool Operations & Compliance Expert consultants help businesses and municipalities navigate regulations set forth by health and safety agencies. They ensure facilities meet industry standards, prevent legal complications, and promote public health through proper water treatment and maintenance. Water Chemistry & Filtration Maintaining water quality is crucial for both recreational and environmental purposes. Consultants analyze water chemistry, recommend optimal filtration systems, and troubleshoot issues to ensure clarity, safety, and compliance with industry guidelines.   Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Optimizing energy consumption in aqu...

  While ducks may seem like charming visitors to your backyard oasis, their presence in a swimming pool can pose serious risks—to both the birds and your swimmers' health. In hot, dry climates like Arizona, where pools are often uncovered and inviting, it’s not uncommon for ducks to mistake them for safe habitat to visit and nest nearby. But this seemingly harmless encounter can lead to a cascade of problems. 1.  Health Risks to Humans  Ducks carry a variety of pathogens in their droppings, including  E. coli ,  Salmonella ,  Campylobacter , and  Cryptosporidium . When these contaminants enter your pool, they can compromise water quality and pose a risk of recreational water illnesses (RWIs) to swimmers. Even with proper chlorination, high organic loads from feces can overwhelm your sanitizer and create unsafe conditions. 2.  Damage to Pool Systems  Duck droppings and feathers can clog skimmers, filters, and pumps, reducing circulation effici...

 Maintaining proper water levels in your pool is critical for proper operation! What can happen if this is not done properly? Glad you asked.... Improper skimming - What do I mean by this? Well, we all know that most codes dictate that 75% of the suction needs to come from the skimmer or surface of the water. Even if you're not going based off code it's pretty standard practice to have more suction come from the surface than the floor drains. Most if not all contaminants in your pool are going to reach the surface of the water before any other place. When the water level is too high the system is not going to function properly, and you will have debris hanging out on the surface of the water and with that you will see deposits also starting to form at that water line.   Improper filtration - For the water in your system to properly filter it has to flow at a particular rate and if it does not then it will not filter properly. When your water isn't properly filtering you w...

Servicing pools in climates with extreme heat can be very challenging. As we approach the peak summer season in the Northern Hemisphere, it's important to know ways to mitigate the impacts of high heat on your pools. Let’s look at Phoenix, Arizona, where average summer temperatures are 110°F or higher. 1. Dehydration According to the CDC, people who work outdoors—especially in severely hot climates—are at an increased risk of dehydration. What can we do? Drink plenty of fluids especially those that contain electrolytes. Avoid drinking alcohol or drinks with large amounts of sugar. Wear a brimmed hat and lightweight clothing. Take frequent breaks to get out of the sun 2. Evaporation The average evaporation rate in Phoenix is approximately 6 feet per year! The average pool evaporates its entire volume of water in a year! What can we do? One of the best things you can do to prevent or slow down evaporation is to install a pool cover. 3. Chemical Instability/Algae Blooms Heat and UV ra...

Starting out in this business having a mentor can be the difference between early on success and “learning the hard way” and for that reason I have compiled some useful tips and words of advice to help guide you. Know your worth by always charging for your time - The day you start handing out free services is the day you become “that guy”. That guy is the guy that people know they can call to troubleshoot an issue or come look at something that they will try fixing themselves and you have just lost yourself valuable time and money. Your time is valuable!! I think about “The Ship Repair Man Story” where the man fixes an engine issue others have failed to fix. He is studying the engine and then pulls out a hammer and taps this one spot and its fixed. It is less about the tapping of the hammer and more about the experience and knowledge it took to know where to tap. Value your work and charge accordingly. Each one, Reach one, Each one, Teach one – Don’t hoard information. We should alwa...