The PHTA PPSO Manual is a comprehensive guide for pool and spa professionals that provides valuable information on the fundamentals of pool and spa operations and water management.

The second edition manual is the basic text of the PHTA® Professional Pool & Spa Operator Course, which provides training and certification of commercial swimming pool & spa managers, operators, engineers, service company professionals, and facility owners. The manual is the basis of this certification / licensure-level course. It has been developed by the industry for the industry. The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (PHTA®) is an international trade association of more than 3500 companies with some 150,000 member employees in the swimming pool, spa, and hot tub industry – including manufacturers, manufacturer agents, distributors, builders, renovators, retail stores, and service companies.