Pool User Guide is built on a foundation of published research, industry standards, and real-world experience. Below are the primary sources and tools referenced across this site.
Pool Chemistry Standards
- Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) — Industry standards for residential pool water chemistry
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — Healthy Swimming guidelines and pathogen data
- TroubleFreePool.com — Community-driven pool chemistry reference, particularly the FC/CYA chart
Equipment References
- Hayward Industries — OmniLogic, AquaRite, and VS Omni pump documentation
- Pentair — IntelliFlow and IntelliChlor product manuals
- Zodiac/Fluidra — Robotic cleaner specifications
Tools
- Pool Math (Trouble Free Pool) — Chemical dosing calculator used to verify dosing tables on this site
- Taylor Technologies — Test kit methodology
Photography
Where noted, product photos are sourced from manufacturer press kits or used under standard editorial use terms. Pool photos are taken at a residential pool in Cypress, Texas.
WordPress & Theme
This site is built on WordPress using the GeneratePress theme.