Swimming Pool Water Quality Checklist

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Daily Visual Inspection

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Initial assessment of water clarity and appearance.

Overall Water Clarity

Description of any unusual appearance (e.g., cloudiness, discoloration)

Presence of Debris

Estimated Debris Quantity (Scale of 1-5, 1=Minimal, 5=Significant)

Note any visible algae or slime on pool surfaces

Waterline Condition

Any unusual odors detected?

Water Chemistry Testing (Morning)

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Regular water chemistry tests performed in the morning before pool opening.

Free Chlorine (ppm)

Combined Chlorine (ppm)

pH Level

Total Alkalinity (ppm)

Calcium Hardness (ppm)

Cyanuric Acid (ppm)

Water Clarity (Appearance)

Time of Test

Notes/Observations (e.g., unusual readings, odor)

Water Chemistry Testing (Evening)

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Water chemistry tests performed in the evening after peak usage.

Free Chlorine (ppm)

Combined Chlorine (ppm)

pH Level

Alkalinity (ppm)

Calcium Hardness (ppm)

Cyanuric Acid (ppm)

Notes/Observations (e.g., unusual color, odor)

Water Appearance

Equipment Functionality

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Check the operational status of all water treatment and filtration equipment.

Filter Pressure (PSI)

Pump Flow Rate (GPM)

Pump Operation Status

Heater Operation Status (If Applicable)

Automatic Chemical Feeder Status (If Applicable)

Notes on Equipment Functionality

Last Filter Backwash Date

Algae Prevention & Control

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Assessment and actions related to preventing and controlling algae growth.

Phytoplankton Count (cells/mL)

Algae Appearance (Visual)

Detailed Observation Notes (e.g., location of growth, type of algae suspected)

Algaecide Application Status

Algaecide Dosage (oz or mL)

Date of Last Algaecide Application

Areas of Potential Algae Growth

Record Keeping & Documentation

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Maintenance of accurate records of all tests and actions taken.

Date of Inspection

Time of Inspection

Inspector Initials/Employee ID

Summary of Findings & Observations

Attached Test Results (PDF/Image)

Corrective Actions Taken (if any)

Details of Corrective Actions (if applicable)

Next Inspection Scheduled?

Date of Next Inspection (if applicable)

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