Is Foam in the Spa (Jacuzzi) a bad thing?

[admin]

So this guy at the gym (former pool guy) was telling me that if there is a lot of foam circulating in the middle of the spa while the bubbles are pumped in that it is a sign of some nasty stuff.

I didn't know this
Anyone know more about this?

[James Thomas Rook Jr.]

There are two DIFFERENT answers.

Answers provided by people who make and sell Jacuzzi type genital,  butt crack, and dead skin washing equipment, and chemicals ... and others like me.

I think the foam is caused by disassembled dead skin and "other proteins" ( i HESITATE TO ELUCIDATE...)  mixed in the water and the spa/Jacuzzi  aeration causes a potload of bubbles made FROM those proteins.

Is it nasty?  I think so.

Is it dangerous? 

Because of the heat and constant aeration, and circulation, and with a clean water filter, my best guess is absolutely not.

Would I gargle with the water?

NO.

If you can afford one of these .... CHANGE THE WATER OFTEN !