The Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group champions the cause of healthy, safe, effective, and practical standards for swimming pool water on behalf of its members, the industry and the swimming public.
By being a Member of PWTAG, you will be able to access the latest developments in our industry, and even play a part in its future.
Members can learn of PWTAG’s work through the e-newsletter, taking part in the Members Forum meetings and accessing our regular Webinars.
There are several categories of membership, each with specific benefits:
| Membership Category | Member | Certificated Member | Corporate Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | £60 inc VAT | £60 inc VAT | £250 inc VAT |
| Nominal Letters to indicate affiliation with PWTAG | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Access to resources and reference documents | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Priority booking for Annual Conference, seminars, CPD events | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Invitation to attend Member Forum meetings | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Free access to Webinars | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Discount on PWTAG events | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Discount on PWTAG publications(only one discount code can be applied) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Voting rights * | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Multiple site enrollment | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ |
| PWTAG logo provided for use on your paperwork | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ |
Individual Membership
To qualify for Certificated Membership you must hold one of the following:
- Those who hold the PWTAG Swimming Pool Technical Operator qualification (SPTO) and are employed in the pool industry.
- An appropriate degree and a minimum of three years in swimming pool water technology or management.
- HNC/HND DipTech standard or equivalent and a minimum of five years in swimming pool water technology or management or an associated commercial undertaking.
- Lesser formal qualifications and a minimum of eight years in the pool water industry.
- Experience as a pool tutor employed by a PWTAG-approved training organisation.
Annual fee £60 including VAT.
Membership is available for all individuals who are starting to work in the industry or have an interest in the work of PWTAG. It is an entry level membership for those who do not meet the requirements of other memberships. Membership enables the use of nominal letters to indicate membership to PWTAG.
Annual fee £60 including VAT.
Members benefit from:
- Priority booking for Annual Conference, seminars, CPD events
- One free online place to the Annual Conference
- Discount on publications and posters.
- Nominal Letters to indicate affiliation with PWTAG
- Access to resources and reference documents
- Invitation to attend Member Forum meetings
- Free access to webinars
Annual fee £60 including VAT.
Organisation Membership
The PWTAG Corporate Membership is an opportunity to be a part of improving the design, engineering, safety, health and quality of swimming pool operation and creating a sustainable, professional and durable workforce. Corporate Members can participate, by working alongside our industry organisation partners to develop the standards for the sector. These standards are the benchmark for the development of future swimming pool operation together with qualifications, training programmes, etc. Corporate Membership is a statement of support for PWTAG’s vision to create improvements in the standards for pool operation and a professional workforce for the sector.
Corporate members can enjoy the following member benefits:
- The PWTAG logo, which can be used on your paperwork
- 15% discount on all PWTAG publications, posters and digital materials via the PWTAG shop
- Discounts on conferences and webinars.
- Access to resources and reference documents.
Annual fee £250 including VAT.
By joining, organisations demonstrate their commitment to improving pool operations, supporting a skilled and sustainable workforce, and contributing to the future development of sector standards, qualifications, and training.
Members benefit from:
- The use of the PWTAG Corporate Member logo on company materials
- 15% discount on all PWTAG publications, posters and digital resources
- Discounts on conferences and webinars
- Access to technical resources and reference documents
- Opportunities to collaborate on the development of industry standards
- Free online attendance at the PWTAG Annual Conference
International Corporate Membership is a clear statement of support for PWTAG’s vision to raise standards and strengthen professionalism across the global pool sector.
Annual fee £250 including VAT.
Membership of PWTAG’s Industry Forum provides pool companies with a two-way engagement. Forum members commit to supporting PWTAG’s philosophy, aims, standards, codes of practice and guidelines, and in return are able to contribute to the development and review of PWTAG publications, technical notes and codes of practice.Annual fee £600 including VAT.
This grade of membership is by invitation only.Council members are representatives of a company, society, institution, governing body or member organisation that is recognised by PWTAG as a key player in the swimming pool water industry, usually representing a unique area of interest. Council members attend the quarterly PWTAG meetings and AGM, with voting rights.
PWTAG Council is the governing body of PWTAG
This grade of membership is by invitation only.Fellowship is awarded to council members of PWTAG with 10 years of service and who have made major contributions to the work of PWTAG and/or to the industry.