N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-7.20

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 8:26-7.20 - Physical water quality standards for bathing beaches

(a) Physical water quality standards for bathing beaches shall be monitored by the bathing beach operator.

(b) Visual observations and/or physical determinations shall indicate that the natural water is free from garbage, medical waste, plastic, paper, glass, wood, metal, organic waste material, aquatic vegetation, algal growths, oils, greases, phytoplankton, or other materials that may cause health or safety hazards.

(c) If adverse environmental conditions occur such as when a storm causes rip currents to develop off of the bathing beach, the bathing beach owner or operator shall take the following action:

1. Post a sign at each beach entrance and both ends of the beach that states as follows:

"The storm has caused rip currents to develop. Do not go in the water while this dangerous condition exists."

2. The internationally recognized "No swimming" pictogram shall be included on the sign. The sign shall be on metal, plastic, laminated paper, or heavy paper stock.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-7.20

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