Water Temperatures

Water Temperature
One of the most important features of facility design is the ability to vary water temperatures for specific populations and programs. Many articles have been written on this subject. Here are some general guidelines:


82 degree water (and lower)

Competitive swim team training
Adult aerobic lap swimming
High intensity vertical water exercise

Note: The ideal air temperature for these activities is 78-80 degrees; never higher than 82 degrees. The more aerobic the activity, the lower the air temperature needs to be.



86 – 88 degree water

Learn-to-swim
Moderate vertical water exercise and water walking
Younger age (10-under) swim training
Low intensity lap swimming
Synchronized swimming
Diving
Recreational swimming

Note: The ideal air temperature for these activities is 82-84 degrees; never higher than 84 degrees and slightly lower is OK.



90 – 92 degree water

Aquatic therapy
AiChi
Learn-to-swim for children
Diving

Note: The ideal air temperature for these activities is 84 degrees; never higher than 84 degrees and slightly lower is OK.



95 degree water

Aquatic Therapy
WATSU
Ai-Chi
Learn-to-swim for preschool

Note: The ideal air temperature for these activities is 84 degrees; never higher than 84 degrees and slightly lower is OK.