Is it safe to go swimming during the coronavirus pandemic?

Yes! There is no evidence that COVID-19 is spread through pools or hot tubs.

Can I catch coronavirus from a pool or hot tub?

Properly maintained and chemically treated pools and hot tubs will not allow the virus to survive in the water. The virus can still be shared through close contact and surface transmission. Check chemicals regularly, maintain social distancing, and disinfect surfaces.

Is Pinnacle Pools cleaning pools during coronavirus outbreak?

Yes! With our no-contact pool service, we’ll come to your home and perform all scheduled maintenance, seasonal treatments, cleaning, and chemical balancing, with no risk to you or your family. Don’t let coronavirus keep you from enjoying your pool!

Is it safe to go swimming during the coronavirus pandemic?

Yes! There is no evidence that COVID-19 is spread through pools or hot tubs.

Can I catch coronavirus from a pool or hot tub?

Properly maintained and chemically treated pools and hot tubs will not allow the virus to survive in the water. The virus can still be shared through close contact and surface transmission. Check chemicals regularly, maintain social distancing, and disinfect surfaces.

Is Pinnacle Pools cleaning pools during coronavirus outbreak?

Yes! With our no-contact pool service, we’ll come to your home and perform all scheduled maintenance, seasonal treatments, cleaning, and chemical balancing, with no risk to you or your family. Don’t let coronavirus keep you from enjoying your pool!

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Is My Pool Safe from the Coronavirus?

March 27, 2020

There are few parts of daily life that people aren’t looking at with a more skeptical eye ever since the COVID-19 crisis started making headlines. People have been advised to practice social distancing, to avoid unnecessary contact and crowds where possible, and a whole host of events and establishments have been closed or canceled, including sporting events, concerts, and many vacations.

With so many people finding themselves spending a lot more time at home, it’s no surprise they want to enjoy all aspects of that home to their fullest, including the swimming pool. But with the risk that COVID-19 (or the novel coronavirus) plays, is it really safe to go swimming in your pool or hot tub?

Can coronavirus live in your pool?

Good news! All the evidence suggests that with the right treatment and care, your swimming pool can remain entirely safe and coronavirus free. The CDC hasn’t found any evidence that COVID-19 can be caught through the swimming pool, and a large part of this is thanks to regular maintenance and cleaning of pools with agents like chlorine that disinfect the threat.

However, parts of the pool may be a coronavirus risk if you’re not careful. Touching any surface that has the virus on it and then touching your nose, mouth or face, or inhaling the droplets in the air can potentially result in infection. As such, it’s important to make sure the pool is thoroughly and completely cleaned.

Is My Hot Tub at Risk?

Wondering if it’s safe to use a hot tub during coronavirus outbreak? Much like the swimming pool, a properly maintained and chemically treated hot tub poses little risk when it comes to viruses like COVID-19. While your hot tub won’t get hot enough to kill the virus with heat, chlorine is an effective disinfectant, so your hot tub is safe to use during the coronavirus pandemic as long as water tests come back normal.

However, don’t forget that germs can still live on surfaces like handrails and covers, so be sure to thoroughly clean surfaces with disinfectants like bleach. Need to test the water in your pool or hot tub? Call Pinnacle Pools for a no-contact visit! We’ll test the water and adjust your chemicals to ensure they’re at the correct levels to kill any bacteria, germs, or viruses.

What can you do?

Ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness for your pool or hot tub should be your first step if you’re worried that it may have become contaminated with COVID-19. As such, a professional pool cleaning service adapted to the latest CDC advice is recommended.

Otherwise, you can test the water yourself to check its pH and free chlorine levels. Test strips can be found at most hardware or pool supply stores and can help you ensure that the chemistry in the pool is all as it should be.

Mind who uses the pool

Social distancing is the advice that all are being taught to follow. People have warned against making social calls or attending gatherings, as the coronavirus is highly communicable. If someone with the virus sneezes or coughs, the water droplets they expel can carry and transmit the virus.

As such, it’s wise not to let anyone but you and those you live with use the pool during the coronavirus pandemic. While the treated water may eliminate any of the viruses that come in contact with it, the water droplets they leave behind can stick to things like the pool rail, steps, or the edge of the pool.

Ensure your pool is a safe place

To make sure your pool or hot tub is properly treated to eliminate any traces of COVID-19, and to give your space a sparkling clean all over, pool technicians at Pinnacle Pools are adhering to current health standards so that their customers are not at risk of catching COVID-19. Get in touch with our team today and we can make sure your pool is cleaned with minimal hassle or need to interact directly with our team. 770-945-6360

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinnacle Pools

Is it safe to go swimming during the coronavirus pandemic?

Yes! There is no evidence that COVID-19 is spread through pools or hot tubs.
Can I catch coronavirus from a pool or hot tub?

Properly maintained and chemically treated pools and hot tubs will not allow the virus to survive in the water. The virus can still be shared through close contact and surface transmission. Check chemicals regularly, maintain social distancing, and disinfect surfaces.
Is Pinnacle Pools cleaning pools during coronavirus outbreak?

Yes! With our no-contact pool service, we’ll come to your home and perform all scheduled maintenance, seasonal treatments, cleaning, and chemical balancing, with no risk to you or your family. Don’t let coronavirus keep you from enjoying your pool!