Swimming Pool Daily Water Quality Check

This swimming pool daily water quality check provides a comprehensive water chemistry testing protocol for commercial swimming facilities. Maintaining proper water chemistry prevents recreational water illness, protects pool equipment, and meets regulatory requirements. This checklist documents all required daily chemical testing and supports a defensible record of pool maintenance.

Industry: Sports and Recreation
Frequency: Daily (Pre-Opening and Throughout Day)
Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
Role: Certified Pool Operator / Aquatics Staff
Total Items: 28

Primary Water Chemistry

Test and record primary sanitizer and pH levels.

Free chlorine (FC) within acceptable range (1-10 ppm for pools)?
Free chlorine reading (ppm) - enter in corrective actions field
Combined chlorine (chloramines) below 0.4 ppm?
pH within required range (7.2-7.8)?
pH reading - enter in corrective actions field
ORP (oxidation-reduction potential) 650-750 mV if measured?
Approved DPD test kit or digital tester used (not OTO)?

Secondary Chemistry Parameters

Test alkalinity, hardness, and stabilizer levels.

Total alkalinity within range (80-120 ppm)?
Calcium hardness within range (150-400 ppm)?
Cyanuric acid (stabilizer) within range (30-50 ppm for outdoor pools)?
Pool water temperature recorded?
Salt level within range for saltwater chlorination system (2700-3400 ppm)?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) checked weekly and within range?
All secondary chemistry results logged in pool log?

Water Clarity and Visibility

Verify water clarity meets minimum visibility standards.

Main drain clearly visible from pool deck (minimum visibility requirement)?
Pool bottom and all lane lines/markings clearly visible?
No visible cloudiness, turbidity, or color in water?
Water color normal (light blue/clear) with no green, brown, or red tint?
No persistent foam on water surface?
Clarity assessment recorded in daily pool log?

Chemical Storage and Safety

Verify safe chemical storage and handling practices.

Oxidizers and chlorine stored separately (fire risk if combined)?
PPE (gloves, goggles, apron) available for chemical handling?
Safety Data Sheets accessible for all pool chemicals?
Chemical addition log updated with type, amount, and time?
Emergency eyewash station functional within 10 seconds of chemical storage?
Chemical feeder/dosing equipment operating correctly?
Automatic chlorine feeder level checked and refilled if needed?
Pool open/closed signage updated to reflect todays status?

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Why Use This Swimming Pool Daily Water Quality Check?

This swimming pool daily water quality check helps sports and recreation teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for certified pool operator / aquatics staff professionals, this checklist covers 28 critical inspection points across 4 sections. Recommended frequency: daily (pre-opening and throughout day).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Swimming Pool Daily Water Quality Check cover?

This checklist covers 28 inspection items across 4 sections: Primary Water Chemistry, Secondary Chemistry Parameters, Water Clarity and Visibility, Chemical Storage and Safety. It is designed for sports and recreation operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed daily (pre-opening and throughout day). Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes.

Who should use this Swimming Pool Daily Water Quality Check?

This checklist is designed for Certified Pool Operator / Aquatics Staff professionals in the sports and recreation industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.