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ACID DEMAND:  The amount of acid required to adjust the pH.

ALGAE:  A microscopic one-celled plant that discolors water.

ALKALINITY (Total): The amount of alkaline material in the pool water.

ALKALINE:  A condition when water is above 7.0 on the pH scale.

BACTERIA: Invisible living germs that may be harmful to swimmers.

CALCIUM:  Metal ions in water that form salts as calcium carbonate.

CHLORINE:  A strong oxidizing agent used to sanitize water.

CHLORINE, AVAILABLE:  Amount of chlorine available to kill bacteria.

CHLOROMINES: The combined chlorine that has already oxidized impurities.

HARDNESS: The amount of calcium or magnesium dissolved in water.

MURIATIC ACID:  A liquid acid used to lower pH and total alkalinity.

pH: A measure of acidity or alkalinity.

ppm:  An acronym for parts-per-million.

SUPER CHLORINATE:  Shock treatment of up to 10 ppm.

SCALE: Minerals precipitating and adhering to plaster and tile.

STABILIZER:  Cyanuric acid used to protect chlorine from UV rays.

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aqua —

I love this weather I am totally ready for swim season!

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