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Successful Test of PoolNaturally in St. Paul City Pools
Posted August 20, 2009
The mayor of St. Paul applauded this summer's test of PoolNaturally in city pools. Highland Park pool users were happy with the silky feel of the water and reduced irritation due to chemicals. The pool holds 440,000 gallons of water.
Video courtesy of Fox 9 News
News Stories
Water Conditioning and Purification Magazine calls Public Pools Test an "Impressive Success"
Posted February 2010
Water Conditioning and Purification Magazine reviews the test results at the St. Paul city pools. Among the results:
"Numbers just released by the City of St. Paul indicate the city saved $36,000 in chemical costs over the previous year ($78,000) and $40,000 in overtime costs, realizing a $100,000 increase in revenues."
Dr. David Knighton receives "Top 25 Reinventors" Award
Posted February 2010
Aquatics International praises people who "are forging the path toward tomorrow" in the aquatics industry.
Poolnaturally and Spanaturally Win PTPA (Parent Tested, Parent Approved) Media Inc. “Seal Of Approval” Award
Posted November 2009
PoolNaturally and SpaNaturally, have been awarded the PTPA Media Inc.’s Seal of Approval for excellence in family products. The annual North American award relies on parents to test and approve new products.
Lifeworks Highlights CWS' Contribution to People with Disabilities
Posted October 2009
Lifeworks' Fall newsletter features CWS for "providing people with disabilities the opportunity to earn not just a paycheck but also respect, independence, and the sense of fulfillment that comes from a job well done."
Discovery Channel, New York Times, MSNBC, Today Articles Feature CWS' PoolNaturally
Posted August 2009, update November 2009
In an article titled "Clean Pools, Less Chlorine … With Moss?", the New York Times covered the successful test of PoolNaturally in public pools plus the science behind the experiment. In a story also picked up by MSNBC online and Today online, the Discovery Channel featured CWS in "Swimming Pools Kept Clean by Going Green".
CWS's Dr. David Knighton interviewed on WCCO Radio.
Posted August 2009
Listen to the full interview.
Pool & Spa News Names Poolnaturally® One Of “Top 50 Products Of 2009”
Posted May 2009
Readers of leading trade magazine select PoolNaturally for dramatically lessening expensive and harmful chemical use and maintenance times in pools, spas, and hot tubs.
CWS Co-founders Issued Patent for Natural Approach to Pool and Spa Care
Posted March, 2009
The United States Patent Office issued a patent entitled “Devices for Water Treatment” to inventors Dr. David Knighton, MD and Vance Fiegel, co‐founders of Creative Water Solutions.
Press Links
Twin Cities Pioneer Press on successful pool test >>
Posted August 2009
MPR covers St. Paul pool test >>
Posted August 2009
MinnPost on the Highland Park pool test >>
Posted August 2009
Entrepreneurs explore new waters (Minneapolis Star Tribune) >>
Posted November 2008
Moss providing an alternative to chemicals in pools (WCCO Minneapolis) >>
Posted August 2008
