The Pool Service Person Stigma
en·tre·pool·neur I will never forget attending an event in town one night. A young woman (thirty-something) approached and introduced herself. She asked my name and then asked what I did…
☣ Does “Black Algae” Produce Toxins?
A friend once told me that if they were ever to witness my getting into a public pool to collect algae samples, it would be a bit like seeing meteorologist Jim…
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Black Algae Toxicity ⚗️
MICROCYSTIN RESULTS Due to the level of chlorine in our sample, testing the pool water for microcystin would be futile. If the Oscillatoria sp. found in our "black algae" specimens were…
All “Black Algae” Are NOT Created Equal ⚖
And The Biofilm Thickens If you have been following along you already know that we have been doing some things with "Black Algae". Initially, the goal was to put together something…
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Black Algae Copper Experiment
a less than lethal dose at an extended contact time⏱ To determine whether a less than lethal dose of copper sulfate, over an extended contact time (CT) in a real…
Black Algae Copper Experiment Results
Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate Specifics: “L” shaped Class A Competition Pool; 230K gallons of water; location: Florida; >14 years of documented Black Algae growth; qty of 2 of 7.5 hp Baldor…
Swimming Bugs In My Swimming Pool
What are these Swimming Bugs, and how do I make them go away? The Fishing Spider is not a swimming bug, it is an arachnid. Due to appearance, is often…
Rudy Stankowitz collecting Black Algae specimens
Black Algae Myth BUSTED!
Actual algae, or a case of mistaken identity? Swimming Pool Black Algae Myths BUSTED! If we are of the belief that black algae are actually an alga as the name…
Lose Weight Quick
Workout Like a Pool Girl, Work it Like a Pool Boy Why are pool technicians always in such great shape? It is more than just a coincidence. These Backyard Water…
