How Facility Managers and Operators Can Help

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Facility Managers and Operators

How can you help?

A healthy indoor environment depends on more than good design; it requires proper operation and maintenance every day. The way a natatorium is managed directly affects indoor air quality, occupant comfort, energy efficiency, and the building’s long-term health.

Facility managers and operators play a critical role in maintaining healthy indoor air quality. By following IAQ best practices, monitoring pool water chemistry, operating HVAC systems correctly, and recognizing early warning signs, they can help prevent issues such as trichloramine buildup, condensation, corrosion, equipment failures, and occupant complaints.

At IAQ Mission, we believe that education is the foundation of better facility operation. That’s why we offer training and certification programs developed by industry experts with decades of experience in natatorium operation, water chemistry, and dehumidification. These courses provide practical, real-world guidance that operators can apply immediately to improve their facilities.

Upon successful completion of an IAQ Mission certification course, facility managers and operators are recognized as IAQ Mission Certified Professionals and added to our public directory. This allows facility owners and organizations to identify qualified professionals who are committed to maintaining healthier, safer indoor aquatic environments.

Whether you’re managing a community pool, recreation centre, school, university, or competitive aquatic facility, your knowledge and daily decisions can make a lasting difference for your building and everyone who uses it.

At-A-Glance

IAQ Mission Survey Findings

0
Total Respondents from October 17, 2025 to March 17, 2026.
0%
of athletes and coaches report that poor IAQ affects their performance in training and competition.

Serious Heath Impacts

91%
of athletes and coaches have experienced health impacts from poor IAQ
91%
of athletes and coaches have experienced health impacts from poor IAQ
86%
report that they (or someone they know) need an inhaler as a result of poor IAQ

Confidence in Solutions Implementation

6%
of athletes and coaches feel confident that pool facilities are doing everything they can to deliver safe IAQ
5%
of officials, parents, and spectators feel confident that pool facilities are doing everything they can to deliver safe IAQ

Facility Bottom Line

78% of facility managers and operators believe that IAQ affects their facility's revenues and profits.78%
89% report that IAQ affects their ability to attract or retain programs/events.89%
78% report that IAQ affects their facility's cost of maintenance.78%

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Partners & Supporters

Supported by leaders in natatorium design and dehumidification

The IAQ Mission is powered by collaboration — between engineers, athletes, and facility partners. Our partners help advance the IAQ Mission by contributing expertise, developing educational content, supporting IAQ-focused facility design, and manufacturing solutions that promote healthier indoor environments.