IPSSA was formed in 1988 as a result of a merger between
IPSA and Cal-IPSA. Those
two organizations were a
part of the original
association founded in
1961 for the purpose of
pool service technicians
banning together to help
each other in times of
illness or disability
The Independent Pool and
Spa Service Association
is made up of self
employed business people
with an interest in
providing the best
customer service and
support for our fellow
members.

Everyone enjoys a swim
in the backyard pool or
spa to relax after a
hard day or to cool off
on a hot one. But, not
everyone who owns a pool
or spa likes to do all
the things necessary to
keep it clean and
healthy -- tasks like
cleaning the filter,
scrubbing the tile and
walls, raking out leaves
and debris, testing and
chemically treating the
water for safe and
comfortable swimming and
making certain that all
the equipment is in good
repair.
However, there are
professionals such as
members of the
Independent Pool & Spa
Service Association (IPSSA)
who will take care of
all these things for
you, and more. They are
specially trained pool
service technicians who
will provide you freedom
from caring for your
pool or spa while they
do all the work. How
much service is needed
and how often depends on
several factors, such as
how much your pool is
used, and the nearby
environmental conditions
(trees that shed, windy
desert sand, etc.).
To draw a sharp
distinction between the
knowledge and skill
required of these
professionals versus a
neighborhood kid you
hire to throw in some
chemicals now and then,
IPSSA members must be
licensed and certified
(as required in their
particular state or
county).
In addition, IPSSA
members maintain
liability insurance and
cover each other's
routes when a member is
ill. They also receive
continuous education
through their monthly
meetings where guest
speakers discuss various
aspects of the pool
service business.