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Screen residential pool pH, free chlorine, total alkalinity, and calcium hardness against clearly stated reference bands.
Calculated result
A
How the calculation works
Select the pool type and surface, then enter current test values. The tool reports whether each result is below, within, or above the displayed screening band and identifies which measurement should be reviewed first.
B
Limits and responsible use
This tool is for pool-water screening only. It does not determine drinking-water safety, microbial safety, regulatory compliance, or chemical compatibility. Test method quality, cyanuric acid, temperature, bather load, and local code can change the appropriate operating range.
Formula reference
The calculation and interpretation are presented with their assumptions so the result can be independently checked.
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