Pool Water Sampling Information
Swimming Pool Water Testing
A key to achieving and maintaining great looking water in a swimming pool is water balance and testing. Our employees in the lab perform a wide array of water tests for Haviland customers’ on a regular basis. We do these tests, in most cases, to assist with correcting existing conditions in home owner’s pools. Our laboratory also extends its water testing service to its employees.
As Haviland expands in the pool and spa industry, not only does the amount of customers increase, but the number of employees does as well. As a result, a high volume of water samples are being submitted to the lab. For this reason we feel it is necessary to put a few guidelines into place. This is not only for our employees but for those customers who submit water for analysis.
For those who submit water samples:
• Sample containers must be in an unmarked, preferably unused bottle
• Sample containers must be clearly labeled with first and last name
• Please notify us what to test for. Borates, specialty chemicals, etc, etc
• Contact Kevin Vlietstra (Consumer Products) prior to submission
Not all water samples brought into the lab need every test. For example: If you have city water, we do not need to test for metals in the water. If the water is freshly filled we do not need to test for phosphate, dissolved solids, etc.
We would strongly encourage employees to perform periodic tests using a home testing method. Many water balance factors and conditions only need to be tested two to three times a season.
Work in the lab for our customers and other corporate obligations will always take precedence in the laboratory, if you submit a sample, please be patient if you do not receive immediate results. Once testing is completed you will receive your results (typically through email) from Kevin or the lab.
The water testing service that our lab provides is for Haviland employees and their immediate families only.
If you need assistance with interpreting your water analysis, please be prepared to answer the question, “How many gallons are in the pool?” If pool volume has not been calculated recently, we will want to recalculate the volume. We will need to know length, width, and depth of the shallow and deep ends of the pool.)
Any other questions please feel free to contact Kevin Vlietstra.