But first some history and thoughts.
Swimming pools have been in existence for thousands of years, some of the first known pools date back as far as 2,500 B.C. in ancient Egypt, the Romans and Greeks also implemented swimming schools as part of their educational system.
The swimming pool however never really gained popularity till after the 1896 Olympics held in Athens, Greece, where the sport was first hosted and has always been a part of the Olympics ever since.
When you consider the overwhelming requirement for water in our everyday lives to survive, having been nurtured in our mothers womb of liquid, the fact that we are approximately 65% water and as a species evolved from the oceans eons ago, it is no surprise that being in water for most is as natural as breathing.
As you can see below our Planet is abundant in water, albeit only a small proportion of it is drinkable, but that is a discussion for another time.
So the urge to capture and tame water for our own enjoyment is natural to us and one of the best ways to do this is with the humble swimming pool, to be enjoyed all year round if we choose, our own liquid connection to nature.
Over time these pools have evolved from simply built holes in the ground filled with water, to luxurious architectural masterpieces.
Advances in equipment for swimming pools have brought about easier maintenance and with technology advances, actual swimming pool water qualities have evolved to give you everything from basic straight chlorine to fresh water bio systems and a lot in between, which we will all cover later on.
As we go through each type of system i will provide you information to help you make your swimming pool experience just that much easier and make your pool what it should be, Enjoyable.
See you next time where we will discuss the importance of water balance in your pool.
The Pool Professor
The Pool Professor
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