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To maintain a safe pool environment, what should be regularly checked and adjusted to control scaling?

  1. Alkalinity levels

  2. Water temperature

  3. Hardness levels

  4. pH levels

The correct answer is: Alkalinity levels

The other options, water temperature and hardness levels, are important to monitor but do not directly control scaling. Alkalinity levels and pH levels work together to keep the water in balance and prevent scaling. pH levels also affect the efficacy of chlorine in killing bacteria, so it is important to regularly check and adjust both alkalinity and pH levels to maintain a safe pool environment.