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Welcome to the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group
PWTAG
Welcome to the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group
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Swimming Pool Water 3rd edition 2017 – clarification of training accreditation
The 2017 edition of Swimming Pool Water (page 33) recommends that pool operator training should be: ‘suitable and sufficient and should be accredited by the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG).’ Accreditation shows that the training meets the requirements of the Code of Practice. To clarify, training that is to the same standard as PWTAG’s, but is not formally endorsed by PWTAG, may also be suitable and sufficient. In such circumstances, pool managers should satisfy themselves that the training provided incorporates the information in PWTAG’s training syllabus. It can of course include additional material.
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NEW REPORT SHOWS HEALTH BENEFITS OF SWIMMING
Last month Swim England launched an independent report which shows the health and wellbeing benefits of swimming. The report shows the unique benefits of water make it the ideal place for people of all ages to exercise. It is particularly beneficial for those with long term health conditions.

The report also found evidence that swimmers live longer. Swimming regularly also helps older people to stay fit, physically and mentally.
On the other end of the scale, the report also found that children who take part in swimming lessons regularly develop physical, cognitive and social skills quicker than those who do not.
The report’s remit was developed by the Swimming and Health Commission under the Chairmanship of Professor Ian Cumming, the Health Education England Chief Executive. Continue Reading...
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