Talk:Swimming pool sanitation

message: This article is in terrible shape. It reads more like an essay (see WP:NOT), not an encyclopedia article. It lacks references, wikilinks for the most part, doesn't conform to WP:MOS and has a bit of POV. A major cleanup effort needs to be done to get this page in better shape. --Rkitko (talk) 03:47, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Cleanup 

message: The section on pool pumps is crap. 750 watts per hour? A watt is one joule per second. A kWh is 3,600,000 Joules. 3/4 hp is not 750 Watts. 1 hp is approx 746 W. Someone needs basic physics and algebra.
This 550W "italian" pump which puts out 750W sounds like a sales pitch. Where is the citation? And why should one trust an author who misunderstands what a Watt is in the first place. 24.158.38.71 01:43, 16 September 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  PURE CRAP 

message: Both the discussions of history of sanitation and the technology are so awful, even an industry pro could become confused. Don't trust a word of this nonsense. 24.158.38.71 02:03, 16 September 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Just simply pathetic 

message: There's a big problem on the information in this page.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jeridu (talk • contribs) 12:53, 25 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Help this page 

message: An important section is completely missing. The importance of showering properly (which means without swim suit) to prevent faecal pathogens entering the water. No amount of water treatment can make up for that as the bacteria can remain viable for some time. Malcolm.boura (talk) 13:06, 1 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Missing section 

message: Any mention of any "eclear" tech (www.eclear.co.za) should be investigated since people with interests in this company have been posting poorly-disguised advertising copy in this article. @eclear guys: come on, don't insult your customers' intelligence. --41.145.120.185 (talk) 17:10, 23 November 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Additional Pool Sanitisation Technology 

message: Although there may already be an article about this topic (I've yet to find it) I think this article would have the appearance of being more "well balanced" if it included a section discussing the CONS of pool sanitation. From reading this article you kind of get the idea that putting your toe in a lake might kill you. But seriously - chlorine (the predominant disinfectant used in pools) is known to cause some pretty serious health problems and I tend to find that there is very little awareness about the topic (largely due to articles like this probably written by the short sighted government - I mean... neutral POV... :S) even amongst people like myself who swim competitively and work at pools. Check this http://coachsci.sdsu.edu/swimming/chlorine/asthma.htm for more information. --The Man in the Ceiling (talk) 01:09, 21 July 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Ill health effects of pool sanitation?

message: Shouldn't "Only pools and spas that contain filtered and disinfected water can be considered safe places to swim" be worded more strongly?  Something like "Only sociopaths would risk their health and the safety of the free world by swimming in anything other than a filtered, disinfected, guarded, well fenced, state approved, sterile recreation medium."  anon 24.58.23.173 (talk) 02:01, 9 November 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Safety

message: "Ground level ozone is widely recognized as a pollutant and greenhouse gas and can cause respiratory problems such as asthma and use in swimming pools are therefore being fased out."
This statement contains several claims that need supporting facts and citations.  I'm not a pool expert, but my understanding is that use of ozone generators is in fact increasing for both pool and potable water sterilization.  Ozone generators are highly recommended over chlorine in the book "Water Storage: Tanks, Cisterns, Aquifers and Ponds" by Art Ludwig, page 71.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 131.107.0.83 (talk) 18:48, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Need citation 

message: I propose another substantive revision of this article, specifically a rewrite of the section titled Prevention of diseases in swimming pools and spas. At present, the section is extraordinarily long (approx. 3,000 words) and contains precious few citations, so it is difficult for a lay reader to assess the accuracy of what is right now very technical language. The section has also been the focus of piecemeal revision where knowledgeable editors have removed specific inaccuracies. However, the problem is much bigger and, at this point, I believe most of it is simply not worth saving. A rewrite is needed.
The section I propose to replace it with -- available for review in my user space here -- includes a straightforward explanation of the principles of disease prevention, a detailed but concise discussion of chlorine and bromine (by far the most popular methods), and a light touch on alternatives. The sources I rely upon are primarily from the CDC, as well as industry publication Pool & Spa News. I should note that one source, the Water Quality and Health Council, is affiliated with the American Chemistry Council, with whom I work (as previously mentioned on this page), though it is high-quality and suppots a basic detail about the importance of routine monitoring. I don't believe any of this is controversial, but because it involves replacing a large amount of text, I'd like to open this up for comment first. Thanks, NMS Bill (talk) 15:21, 22 March 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Moving forward with these edits now, per discussion here. NMS Bill (talk) 15:34, 24 March 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Prevention of diseases 

message: I've just posted my latest and (for now) last major revision to this page; I rewrote two very long and confusing sections about contaminants in pools and specific diseases as one section which is more concise and consequently much more useful to the lay reader. Concurrent with this, I have moved the "Typical filtration" section lower in the article; it is still my belief that this section is far too detailed -- perhaps it deserves a separate article? -- too technical and lacking proper sources. As such, I've placed an appropriate template message on this specific section as I have removed one from the top of the article itself. If you have any thoughts, please get in touch with me at my talk page. Cheers, NMS Bill (talk) 01:47, 31 March 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Contaminants and potential for disease 

message: I would really like to see a history section. I have heard elsewhere that chlorination began in earnest when people realized that diseases like polio were being spread through swimming pools, but I'd like to know more about this history. —MiguelMunoz (talk) 21:55, 11 July 2020 (UTC)
thread_title:  History Section Needed  

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