The AGM Field Manual — The April 2026 Edition

The operators'
field manual
for Chicagoland pools.

Practical guidance from AGM's CPO- and AFO-certified operating team — written for HOA boards, condo associations, and property managers who don't have time for fluff.

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Illinois IDPH Commercial Pool Compliance Checklist — 2026 Edition

A field-tested, 2026-updated walkthrough of the Illinois Public Health Code requirements that actually get HOAs cited — chemistry, signage, VGB drain covers, lifeguard ratios, and the records your inspector expects to see on site.

Chris Strzalka

President, Aqua-Guard Management (CPO/AFO, 34+ yrs)

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