For more than 70 years, United Industries’ SwimTime® Division has partnered with municipalities to design and supply commercial pool filtration systems that address these real-world challenges. From new aquatic centers to aging community pools, our team helps facilities improve water quality, simplify maintenance, and build systems designed for decades of reliable service.
Designed Around Public Health Code Requirements
Municipal pools operate under strict state and local health regulations that govern turnover rates, circulation, filtration, and water quality. Selecting the right filtration system isn’t simply choosing a tank—it requires understanding hydraulic design, plumbing velocities, filtration rates, and the specific health code requirements that apply to each facility. SwimTime® systems are engineered around these principles, with NSF Standard 50 listed filter vessels and sizing recommendations that help engineers and municipalities design systems that meet regulatory expectations.
Built for Heavy Bather Loads
A neighborhood pool in early May operates much differently than one on the Fourth of July.
As bather loads increase, sunscreen, body oils, debris, and suspended particles quickly reduce water clarity and place additional demands on filtration equipment. SwimTime® designs systems with appropriate filtration rates based on pool type and expected occupancy, recognizing that higher bather loads often require slower filtration velocities and properly sized equipment to maintain clear, sanitary water.
When filtration is properly sized from the beginning, operators spend less time fighting cloudy water and more time serving their communities.
Solving Problems Created by Aging Infrastructure
Many municipal pools continue operating with mechanical equipment installed decades ago.
Over time, inefficient filtration systems, outdated valves, deteriorating piping, and undersized equipment contribute to rising maintenance costs, inconsistent water quality, and unplanned downtime. Rather than simply replacing one component, United Industries evaluates the entire mechanical room—including pumps, valves, flow rates, circulation, and filtration—to recommend solutions that improve overall system performance.
Whether your facility needs a complete mechanical room renovation or a phased equipment replacement, our team helps identify the most effective long-term approach.
Helping Facilities Do More With Limited Staff
Municipal recreation departments often manage multiple facilities with limited maintenance personnel.
That’s why equipment reliability matters just as much as performance.
SwimTime® filter systems are designed to simplify operation through durable construction, factory-assembled piping, optional automatic backwash controls, and components that minimize field assembly and ongoing maintenance. Features such as remote gauge panels, backwash sight glasses, and manual or automatic backwash options help operators monitor system performance more efficiently.
Built to Resist Corrosion
Commercial pool environments are among the harshest operating conditions for mechanical equipment.
Continuous exposure to treated water, humidity, and chemicals can shorten the lifespan of poorly protected equipment. SwimTime® offers fiberglass and steel filter systems with corrosion-resistant construction, including fiberglass vessels, chemical-resistant gel coats, and optional Uniflex® PVC interior linings backed by a 15-year warranty. These materials help facilities extend equipment life while reducing long-term maintenance costs.
More Than a Filter Manufacturer
The filter is only one piece of a successful municipal aquatic facility.
United Industries helps municipalities evaluate complete mechanical room infrastructure, including commercial pool pumps, valves, heaters, flow meters, chemical controllers, circulation systems, and filtration packages designed to work together. Our team works alongside consulting engineers, municipalities, and aquatic professionals to ensure each system is properly sized for the facility, expected usage, and applicable health codes.
Whether you’re designing a new municipal aquatic center, replacing aging filtration equipment, or planning a major renovation, SwimTime® provides more than equipment—we provide decades of commercial aquatic engineering experience to help your facility operate safely, efficiently, and reliably for years to come.
Helpful Resources:
High Rate Sand Filter Systems Product Overview (PDF)
High Rate Sand Filter Systems Operation & Maintenance Manual (PDF)
Horizon Filtration Systems Series FW (PDF)
Call us today at 1-800-835-3272 for package offerings specific to your project.
