N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-8.6

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

Section 8:26-8.6 - Closure and reopening of swimming pools and wading pools

(a) Whenever a swimming pool or wading pool water sample exceeds the microbiological water quality standards set forth at N.J.A.C. 8:26-7.5, the certified laboratory and the pool owner or operator shall notify the health authority by telephone, fax, or other method specified by the health authority, within one hour of the unsatisfactory microbiological sample result being obtained. The owner or operator shall resample the water after remediation and within 24 hours of notification.

(b) If the resample exceeds the microbiological water quality standards set forth at N.J.A.C. 8:26-7.5, the pool shall be immediately closed. The certified laboratory and the pool owner or operator shall immediately notify the health authority by telephone, fax, or other method specified by the health authority, of the unsatisfactory microbiological sample and that the pool is closed. The pool shall not be reopened until a satisfactory microbiological water sample is obtained.

(c) A copy of all laboratory analyses shall be transmitted to the health authority within one business day of completion of the analyses.

(d) The swimming pool or wading pool shall close immediately if the disinfectant residual is not within the range set forth at N.J.A.C. 8:26-7.8 or if the chemical or physical water quality is not in conformance with N.J.A.C. 8:26-7.8 and 7.9.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-8.6

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