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What is Cyanuric Creep in swimming pools?

Cyanuric creep, describes the slow increase in the amount of cyanuric acid in pool water.  Creep, or creeping, generally describes the tendency of material to move slowly, permanently deform, or otherwise change after being exposed to an external stress.  It may occur due to over-exposure to heat for a long period, or anytime an adjustment, movement, or increase has happened or is underway.

Cyanuric acid acts as a chlorine stabilizer preventing the decomposition of chlorine in outdoor swimming pools due to extended exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight.  Cyanuric acid builds up as more chlorine is added, yet pool water is lost due to evaporation.  However, increasingly higher amounts of cyanuric acid, or cyanuric creep, can affect the water balance in swimming pools and pose a health risk to pool swimmers and bathers.

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Although not standardized everywhere, local health codes often dictate a high-limit to cyanuric acid in swimming pools, often at 100 parts-per-million (ppm).  At levels higher than this, a portion of the pool water needs to be drained and fresh water needs to be added.

In order to conform to the health codes regulated by the government, swimming pools which are above 100 ppm must partially drain their pool water volume and add fresh water to reduce the cyanuric acid level.  50 ppm is an often-recommended ideal level for cyanuric acid levels in swimming pools.

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