If your family is like ours, you’re closely following the latest updates surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19). Flights and travel options are becoming limited, leaving us to take “staycations” and rely more on our pools and hot tubs for summer fun. 

Now that the World Health Organization has deemed coronavirus a pandemic, our customers are showing concern about whether the infection can be transmitted through the water in their pools and hot tubs. 

Our team appreciates your concern, and understands that your pool and hot tub are often the focal points of backyard entertainment with family and friends. The last thing anyone wants is to cause illness in those close to us.

We looked into this for you, and are happy to report that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that there is no evidence that the coronavirus can be transmitted via the use of pools or hot tubs.

The CDC also reassures is that “proper operation, maintenance, and disinfection (e.g., with chlorine and bromine) of pools and hot tubs should remove or inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19.” 

In other words, as long as you are properly maintaining your pool or hot tub with the right balance of pool chemicals, you won’t have to worry about the transmission of coronavirus from one individual to another while sharing the same body of water.

As with any leisure activity, following proper hygiene practices before and after swimming will aid in the prevention of spreading any bacteria, virus, or fungus.

However, if you or someone close to you starts to exhibit signs of fever, has a dry cough, or has difficulty breathing, they should refrain from social activities, including swimming or using a hot tub, and visit their family doctor or public heath office immediately.

Protect Your Water with a Free Pool and Hot Tub Water Test

If you’re unsure about the safety of your pool or hot tub water and want to help contain the spread of infection, Lakeshore Pools & Hot Tubs offers free water testing. Simply bring in a clean 500 ml sample of your pool or hot tub water to our location at 309 Lakeshore Road East in Mississauga. We’ll run it through three different water lab tests to ensure the most accurate results possible, and give you a detailed printout within 5 minutes

You’ll get a better understanding of your water treatment needs, as well as our recommendations on how to maintain clean, crystal-clear water throughout the season.

As always, we’re here to help you enjoy your pool or hot tub this season!

Free Pool and Hot Tub Water Testing in Etobicoke, Port Credit and Mississauga

Learn more about keeping your pool and hot water clean, clear, and swim-ready with a free water test from the award-winning pool experts at Lakeshore Pools & Hot Tubs. Since 2004, we’ve been helping pool owners in the Mississauga, Oakville, and the Western Greater Toronto Area keep their pools in top shape all year round. Call us today at (905)-891-8818 or visit our store at 309 Lakeshore Road East in Mississauga to learn more!