California continues to have one of the worst West Nile virus seasons in many years. This isn’t news to Newport Coast residents. But whether you own a pool in Newport Beach or Laguna Niguel did you know that your swimming pool service and repair needs were crucial to controlling West Nile virus?

 Ignoring Swimming Pool Service and Repair Contributes to Virus Spread

As of October 4, 2014, there were 183 reported human cases and 4 deaths related to West Nile virus in Orange County alone. It is hard to believe that a disease transmitted by mosquitoes could be a problem during a drought. But it is. And public officials are concerned that homeowners and property managers who are neglecting necessary swimming pool service and repairs are contributing to the spread of the disease.  One official cited stagnant water in swimming pools as a continuing cause for concern in this Daily Pilot article recently published.

If your swimming pool needs a repair that requires lowering the water level or draining the pool such as:

• resurfacing,
• surface repair,
• tile cleaning

Make sure you hire a company like Beachside Pool Services that will keep your pool down for a minimum of time. At Beachside we won’t start any repairs until the proper permits are pulled, and because our repairs are performed by highly trained craftsman, you won’t have to worry about the work failing an inspection. At a time when the community can’t afford to have any stagnant water in the neighborhood, your neighbors will thank you for calling on Beachside Pool service for your swimming pool service and repair.

Neglected Swimming Pool Service Hazards

If you are a property manager you can’t afford to have a location with a green, swampy pool. Not only does it reduce the value of the property, it is an identifiable health hazard during West Nile virus season. It is also a tragedy waiting to happen. Even if you don’t care about the neighbor’s health, you should care about the liability in the case of drowning. There are far too many stories of a child wandering off and drowning in a neglected pool, their body not discovered for hours because the water quality is poor.

Generally, if a person is injured or killed as a result of negligence, the actions of the property owner or manager are carefully scrutinized. After all, a person or entity that owns or manages a pool has an obligation to keep the pool and pool area safe. If the victim or victim’s family can show that the property owner/manager didn’t act in a prudent manner, they may be able to receive damages.

Even while a property is being rehabilitated, it is important that the swimming pool service begin right away and continue until the property is sold. No matter how green the pool, Beachside can restore it to beauty.

Whether it is regular swimming pool maintenance or swimming pool repairs, call Beachside Pool Service at (949) 939-0023 today for a free estimate. Do your part to stop West Nile virus.