When is National Pool Opening Day?
The last Saturday of April is National Pool Opening Day.
What is National Pool Opening Day?
Pull out the flip flops and the sun block. The end of April is nigh, and that means swim season. Swimming pools probably need a little TLC after their winter hibernation, and many pool owners start that process on National Pool Opening Day.
Drain plugs: check. Pool lights: check. Pool cleaner: did you buy that in the ‘70s? National Pool Opening Day gives you the chance to replenish or replace equipment and pool chemicals. Many websites offer complete lists for equipment inspection and chemical inventory, as well as pool safety refreshers.
So peel back the cover, and find out what’s growing underneath. That’s no metaphor for the emotional fallout from your winter cabin fever. Here’s hoping that pool cover and your chemistry balancing act did their job. National Pool Opening Day is the day to find out.
Fun facts about National Pool Opening Day!
The first pool cleaner was invented in 1912, and the first automatic one showed up in 1958.
Professional swimmers shave to make their skin more sensitive, which lets them adjust techniques as they feel the water.
The Water Quality & Health Council conducted a 2012 survey and found that 1 in 5 adults urinates in the pool.
Chlorine isn’t actually the cause of the post-swim red-eye. Bodily fluids like urine and sweat irritate the eyes, and they’re probably the culprit.
Some bacteria can survive in a chlorinated pool. The number of germs in the water increases when people don’t shower before jumping in.
How to celebrate National Pool Opening Day:
Get that pool ready for the summer. Balance the pH. Optimize the chlorine/bromine levels. Test the pump motor. And make sure the kids all have swimsuits that fit.
Do a thorough safety check around the pool. Check the gates and fencing, test GFCI outlets, and inspect the pool pump wiring and other electrical systems.
What’s the hashtag for National Pool Opening Day?
Use #PoolOpeningDay on social media to kick off the swim season.