CDC: home pool water treatment and testing ↗
Residential disinfectant, pH, testing, and healthy-swimming guidance.
SOURCE LIBRARY
Primary sources for pool planning
These national sources support selected safety, water-care, efficiency, and equipment statements. They do not replace state and local codes, permit requirements, manufacturer instructions, or project-specific professional advice.
National references
CDC: healthy and safe swimming ↗
Safety, supervision, water quality, and chemical-handling guidance.
CPSC: safety barrier guidelines for home pools ↗
Federal consumer-safety guidance for barriers, gates, covers, and alarms; local requirements still control.
US EPA WaterSense: pool water efficiency ↗
Pool covers, evaporation, filtration, maintenance, leaks, and water-efficiency considerations.
US Department of Energy: dedicated-purpose pool pumps ↗
Federal efficiency standards and test-procedure material for covered pool pumps.
How to use these sources
Check publication and revision dates, distinguish voluntary guidance from mandatory requirements, and confirm which authority or product document applies to the property. For local permitting and contractor credentials, use the current official state, county, or city source rather than a directory summary.