POOLCORP Recognized with 2024 Solenis Sustainability Award for Advancing Water Conservation in Pool Management

WILMINGTON, Del. (USA) — Solenis LLC, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, is proud to honor POOLCORP with the 2024 Solenis Sustainability Award. This recognition highlights POOLCORP’s commitment to promoting sustainable water management through optimized pool sanitization solutions. 

The choice of pool sanitizers significantly impacts water use and operational costs. POOLCORP addressed this by increasing its use of calcium hypochlorite, which requires less frequent draining and refilling compared to traditional sanitizers. In partnership with Solenis, POOLCORP expanded its adoption of calcium hypochlorite by 15% in 2024, displacing less efficient chemicals which lead to substantial water and cost savings for pool operators. 

"POOLCORP’s leadership in sustainable pool management is driving real environmental benefits,” said Eric Wagnon, vice president of innovation for pool solutions at Solenis. "By promoting efficient sanitization methods, they have enabled facilities to conserve water, reduce chemical waste, and improve operational efficiency. We are proud to recognize their achievements with this award.” 

Sustainability Achievements: 

• Water Conservation: Saved an estimated 1 million gallons of fresh water annually by reducing the need for excessive draining and refilling. 
• Operational Efficiency: Increased the use of calcium hypochlorite, which stabilizes water chemistry and reduces reliance on additional treatment chemicals. 
• Cost Savings: Helped pool operators save $5 million in chemical and sewage costs through improved water management and reduced chemical consumption. 

"We are extremely honored to receive this recognition for our commitment to sustainability. At POOLCORP, we believe that responsible business practices are not just good for the environment – they’re essential for the future,” said Kendall Large, Vice President of Marketing. “We feel extremely fortunate to have such a tremendous partner in Solenis to drive our joint mission of creating and delivering safe and sustainable chemicals for the pool and outdoor living industry,” 

POOLCORP remains dedicated to advancing sustainability in the pool industry by promoting effective chemical solutions that reduce environmental impact while maintaining operational excellence. 

Established in 2020, the Solenis Sustainability Awards recognize specific and verifiable customer projects that have, over a period of 12 months, delivered measurable results against at least one of five sustainability indicators: reduced water use, reduced energy consumption, decreased greenhouse gas emissions, optimized raw material utilization, or reduced waste. POOLCORP exemplifies these principles through its proactive approach to sustainable pool care.