Don’t Drink the Pool Water

Welcome to:

Everything Pools, Spas & Backyard Living

By Certified Pool & Spa Specialists & Blue Haven Pools

Hi, and welcome to Don’t Drink the Pool Water, the Corpus Christi pool blog from Certified Pool & Spa and Blue Haven Pools—a hopefully informative and occasionally funny look into the world of pools, spas, and backyard living.

After 47 years in the swimming pool and spa industry serving Corpus Christi and South Texas, we’ve seen and heard just about everything. Through this blog, we hope to share our knowledge, lessons learned, and a few entertaining stories to help make your pool or spa journey a little easier.

And… there will be great recipes to add to your outdoor entertaining arsenal because every backyard paradise deserves good food and good company.

Our Corpus Christi Pool Story

At just 20 years old, Wayne entered the spa business as an installer. Since then, he has built a company that touches every corner of the industry.

Today, Certified Pool & Spa offers:

Swimming Pool Construction
Portable Spa Sales
Pool & Spa Chemicals
Service & Repairs
Outdoor Furniture

As one of the few remaining brick-and-mortar pool stores in South Texas, we’ve built our reputation on experience, customer service, and doing things the right way.

If Wayne doesn’t know the answer, you can bet he’ll find it.

As a family-owned business, we’re excited to make this Corpus Christi pool blog a place where customers can learn about pools, spas, backyard living, and everything in between.

Keeping the Family Tradition Going

Our lead designer and oldest son, Wayne Jr., has been part of the business since his high school days. He stays on top of the latest trends and brings creativity and innovation to every project.

Working under the Blue Haven Pools banner since 2008, Wayne Jr. has helped create beautiful custom swimming pools for families across South Texas, guiding customers from the first sketch to the final splash.

The Team Behind Our Corpus Christi Pool Blog

Our team is made up of experienced professionals who are passionate about bringing your backyard dreams to life.

Whether we’re building a pool, completing a service call, or delivering a new spa, we’re committed to providing exceptional care, attention to detail, and a level of service that exceeds expectations every step of the way.

Meet Debby & Maggie Mae

And then there’s me—Debby.

Along with my sweet golden retriever, Maggie Mae, I help run the retail store and will be bringing you Don’t Drink the Pool Water each month.

If there’s a pool care, spa maintenance, or backyard living topic you’d like us to cover, I’d love to hear from you.

“If there’s a pool, spa, or backyard topic you’d like us to cover, we’d love to hear from you.”

Thank You

It’s hard to believe we’ve come all the way from 1979 to 2026.

Along the way, we’ve built thousands of pools, sold countless spas, and, most importantly, made lifelong friends.

None of it would have been possible without our customers, and for that, we’re incredibly grateful.

Here’s to the next chapter—and many more years of helping families create their own backyard paradise.

We hope our Corpus Christi pool blog becomes a trusted resource for homeowners throughout South Texas.

Thanks for Reading!

And remember…