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Water Recreation Safety
The Water Recreation Program staff work
to reduce the risk of unintentional drowning and to prevent illness
for people who swim, soak, or play in public pools and spas through
the following activities.
- Conduct routine inspections of public
swimming pools and spas;
- Investigate drowning and near drowning
incidents;
- Investigate possible illnesses;
- Investigate complaints;
- Provide community education opportunities
to pool operators on water recreation safety.
The pools and spas are inspected for general bather safety and water
chemistry. Below are some of the Pool and Spa Water Quality Standards.
POOLs
| |
MINIMUM |
MAXIMUM |
| Unstable Chlorine (PPM) |
1.5 |
10.0 |
| Stable Chlorine (PPM) |
2.0 |
10.0 |
| Bromine (PPM) |
2.5 |
10.0 |
spas and wading pools
| |
MINIMUM |
MAXIMUM |
| Unstable Chlorine (PPM) |
3.0 |
10.0 |
| Stable Chlorine (PPM) |
3.5 |
10.0 |
| Bromine (PPM) |
4.0 |
10.0 |
- pH 7.2 to 8.0
- Cyanuric acid 0 to 90
ppm
- Combined chlorine <
50% of the free available chlorine
- Water clarity Main drain
must be clearly visible
- Temperature 104°
F Maximum
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