N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-7.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:26-7.4 - Processing of water samples from public recreational bathing facilities

(a) The samples taken from swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs, spas, and aquatic recreation facilities shall be taken to a certified laboratory within eight hours of collection for processing.

(b) Samples taken from bathing beaches shall be taken to a certified laboratory in time for the sample to be put into an incubator or water bath within eight hours of sample collection.

(c) The sample(s) shall be refrigerated immediately upon collection or kept in an ice chest and held at less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celcius) while being transported. Samples shall not be frozen.

(d) Information documenting the sampling time, sampling date, location of sample collection, sampler's identification and desired analysis(es) shall accompany the sample.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-7.4

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 481(b), effective 1/16/2018