Entries by W. D. Michlin

A Pennsylvania Pool’s Last Stand

It started with a phone call on a Tuesday. West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, a borough near Pittsburgh, home of 100-year old Kennywood amusement park, a 650-acre steelworks (a division of U.S. Steel), and more than a few above ground swimming pools. Early August 2018, Mr. Lyle, the owner of an above ground pool, was at work […]

It’s not to late to winterize and make sure the pool is covered

At Swimming Pool Inspection Services, we are committed to providing insurance professionals with accurate inspection reports. Swimming pool covers are extremely important for maintaining a pool and preventing damage from occurring. Having a properly installed and utilized swimming pool cover will ensure that the pool is protected from the elements and ready to use when […]

Why Do Pools Turn Green?

Testing Tips and tricks on keeping your pool water blue, and what to do if your pool turns green. Why Do Pools Turn Green? If you followed the 2016 Olympics in Rio, you have undoubtedly seen the now-famous diving pool, that turned a murky green color and had a foul odor coming from it. Before […]