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The swimming pool industry built its house upon sand
The waves of scientific evidence are gathering. Will a century of chlorine dependence withstand independent scrutiny? A beachfront home may look magnificent from the road: sweeping balconies, imposing walls and uninterrupted ocean views. But when waves begin to wash...
Children Hospitalised After Dublin Pool Chemical Emergency: Is the Industry Asking the Right Questions?
A serious incident involving pool-treatment chemicals raises a wider question for Australia: should our water-quality standards address the safety of the entire treatment system—and give independently validated alternatives a fair hearing? On 15 October 2026, children...
Chlorine: The King of Swimming Pools — or a Pretender to the Crown?
For generations, chlorine has ruled the swimming pool industry. But what happens when the King is put to the test — and the results don't live up to his reputation? Most Australian pool owners have been led to believe that chlorine is simply the best way to keep...
Registration Is Not Proof: Why Every Pool Sanitiser Should Meet the Same Standard of Evidence
Most Australian pool owners would reasonably assume that if a sanitiser is registered, recognised by an Australian Standard and accepted throughout the swimming-pool industry, it must have been scientifically proven to the same standard as every competing technology....
Proud to be Featured by Australian Made
We are proud to see Enviroswim featured by Australian Made in its latest article, “Enviroswim: A healthy way to swim.” Enviroswim was developed and is manufactured in Australia. Our freshwater pool technology reflects many years of Australian research, engineering and...
Fibreglass Pool Warranties, Fading Gelcoats and the Question the Industry Cannot Avoid
Over the past several months, we have undertaken a detailed review of the Australian fibreglass swimming pool industry, including manufacturer warranty documents, customer reviews, owner forums, technical discussions, industry publications and publicly available...
The Hidden Risk Travelling Australia’s Roads: Pool Chemicals in Family Cars and Service Vehicles
Across Australia every day, thousands of litres of swimming pool chemicals are transported through suburban streets in ordinary family vehicles, utility trays, vans, and pool service trucks. In most cases, these journeys occur without incident. Yet beneath this...
Enviroswim and the Scientific Reality of Swimming Pool Sanitation: A Measured Response to Criticism and Misconception
Abstract Debate within the swimming pool industry has historically been shaped more by convention than by rigorous, real-world scientific validation. This article examines the evidentiary basis for modern pool sanitation, with particular reference to the Enviroswim...
Airborne Chlorine Limits Are Changing — And It Won’t Just Impact Pools
From 1 December 2026, Safe Work Australia is moving toward stricter limits on airborne chlorine exposure in workplaces. Most discussion so far has focused on: aquatic centres indoor pools swim schools But there’s a much bigger issue that hasn’t been openly addressed:...








