Importance of training
In today’s market many businesses are demanding an ever increasing number of certified pool and spa operators to manage their public water facilities. Insurance and liability costs are high not to mention the costs associated with running a public water facility. Businesses recognize that having properly trained and knowledgeable employees working at their facilities have fewer issues involving water chemistry, equipment failures, accidents or worse, liability issues. Many states have mandated by law and local regulations that a person maintaining a public water facility used for recreation purposes must have a certified pool and spa operator on site during hours of operation. Many more states will be passing legislation that will require pool and spa operator certification. Many health departments recognize a good trained pool and spa operator is less likely to have problems with their facility than someone who hasn’t been trained. Property owners such as large hotel chains or apartment complexes are requiring their maintenance staff be trained and certified before being allowed to service their pools or spas and in some cases it has been reported that in order to hold your position you must receive proper training. It is always best to check with your local health department and check if you are in one of these states that require certification and if not when do these states plan to mandate certification. | 
