N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-7.5

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

Section 8:26-7.5 - Microbiological water quality standards for swimming pools, wading pools, and aquatic recreation facilities

(a) A Heterotrophic plate count shall be performed in accordance with DSAM procedures approved by the NJDEP in accordance with the authority codified at N.J.A.C. 7:18. The number of colony forming units (CFU) shall not exceed 200 colonies per one milliliter sample.

(b) Total coliform density requirements are as follows:

1. The multiple-tube fermentation technique for total coliform densities shall be conducted in accordance with DSAM procedures approved by the NJDEP in accordance with the authority codified at N.J.A.C. 7:18. None of the 10 standard 10 milliliter portions or the single 100 ml portion shall show the presence of the coliform group.

2. The membrane filtration technique for total coliform densities shall be conducted in accordance with DSAM procedures approved by the NJDEP in accordance with the authority codified at N.J.A.C. 7:18. The number of coliform organisms shall be less than one colony per 100 milliliter sample.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-7.5

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