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Sanitization

Chlorine Pools

UV & Ozone Pools

Chlorine Pools

Believe it or not, all pools contain some level of chlorine! Chlorine should always be the main method of sanitization in any pool.

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Salt Pools

UV & Ozone Pools

Chlorine Pools

Salt chlorination automatically converts salt into an endless supply of chlorine for hassle-free sanitization. Yes, your salt pool is still chlorinated!

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UV & Ozone Pools

UV & Ozone Pools

UV & Ozone Pools

One of the most up-and-coming methods of sanitization for your pool! Sensitive to chemicals? UV & Ozone sanitization could be the perfect option for you!

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Chlorine Pools

The Truth About Chlorine Pools

Most people probably wouldn’t want to go swimming in a giant, germ-filled petri dish. But without modern chemistry, that’s what swimming in pools could be like. Even a quick swim in unsanitized water could expose a person to illnesses such as diarrhea, swimmer’s ear and various types of skin infections, including athlete’s foot.  Proper chemistry helps fight germs to keep pool water sanitized, so swimmers are not exposed to harmful levels of microbes that cause illnesses.  Keeping a pool clean and clear is more than just throwing in a bunch of chlorine and acid. It's about a multitude of different chemicals and tests being in balance.

What experts say about chemicals and pool safety

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that chlorine is added to water to kill germs. Chlorine and pH are the first line of defense against germs that can make swimmers sick, according to CDC. You must maintain a certain amount of sanitizer to prevent disease-causing microorganisms from multiplying. Scientists state that chlorine is the best disinfectant currently available, and “there is no evidence that alternatives to chlorine will provide an appropriate solution for the disinfection of swimming pools.” 

Chlorine FAQ's

What is chlorine and how is chlorine made? 

Chlorine is a naturally-occurring chemical element and one of the basic building blocks of matter. Chlorine is produced from ordinary salt, by passing an electric current through a solution of brine (common salt dissolved in water) in a process called electrolysis.     

Why is chlorine added to swimming pools? 

Chlorine is added to the water to kill germs. When it is added to a swimming pool, it forms a weak acid called hypochlorous acid that kills bacteria like salmonella and E. coli, as well as germs that cause viruses such as diarrhea and swimmer’s ear.

How is pool water chlorinated? Pools are sanitized using a variety of chlorine-based compounds including chlorine gas, sodium hypochlorite (liquid bleach), calcium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite and chlorinated isocyanurates. When any of these compounds contact water, they release hypochlorous acid (HOCl), the active sanitizing agent.

How are salt-water pools different from chlorinated pools?

Both types of pools actually use chlorine. Salt-water pools are chlorinated pools in which the chlorine is generated on site from sodium chloride. Other types of chlorinated pools use chlorine to disinfect the water with chlorine tablets or sticks in conjunction with liquid chlorine.

Why do pools sometimes have a chlorine or chemical smell?

Healthy pools don’t smell like chemicals. Pool water is often described as smelling like chlorine, but a well-managed pool shouldn’t have an odor. The pool water scent does not come from the chlorine itself but rather from chemical compounds called chloramines, which build up in pool water when it is improperly treated.  Chloramines result from the combination of two ingredients: (1) the chlorine disinfectants added to sanitize swimming pools, and (2) perspiration, oils and urine that enter pools from swimmers’ bodies. Chloramines can be eliminated using chlorine. “Shock treatment” or “superchlorination” is the practice of adding extra chlorine to pools to destroy ammonia and the organic compounds that combine with chlorine to make chloramines.

Does chlorine irritate a swimmer’s eyes?

Swimmers might worry “there is too much chlorine in the pool” if, after a swim, their eyes are reddened or irritated. However when pool water is irritating, that is typically a sign that there is not enough chlorine in swimming pool water!    

Saltwater Pools

UV & Ozone Sanitization

Get crystal clear, soft, healthier water!

Perfect for new or existing pools, HydraPure’s advanced oxidation process combines UV and ozone to form hydroxyl radicals. Together these three sanitizers destroy 99.9%* of chlorine-resistant bacteria and viruses.

  • Eliminates 99.9%* of chlorine-resistant bacteria and viruses with UV, ozone and hydroxyl radicals via advanced oxidation process (AOP)
  • All-in-one design is fast and simple to install with rotatable lid for easy access to the control panel
  • UV, Ozone and Hydroxyl Radicals reduce the amount of chlorine required for effective sanitization
  • Reduces chlorine required for effective sanitization, cutting chloramines by 50% to create softer, gentler water
  • Expert Line™ products are only available through your local pool professional
  • 3-year limited warranty and 1-year limited warranty on UV and Ozone lamps when purchased from a Totally Hayward® Partner

Sanitization Brochures

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