N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-7.7

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

Section 8:26-7.7 - Chemical and physical water quality analyses for swimming pools, wading pools, and aquatic recreation facilities

(a) A swimming pool or wading pool shall be monitored for disinfectant level and pH every two hours during operating hours, which shall be performed in conjunction with each microbial sample.

1. Automatic chemical controller systems which sample for disinfectant level and pH on a more frequent basis and meet the requirements of N.J.A.C. 8:26-6.13(m) may substitute for the two-hour testing requirement in (a) above.

2. These results shall be recorded on the document that accompanies the sample and shall be incorporated into the permanent microbial test record.

(b) Testing for free chlorine and combined chlorine shall be conducted as set forth in the 22nd edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater," American Public Health Association, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented.

(c) Testing for pH shall be conducted as set forth in the 22nd edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater," American Public Health Association, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, or phenol red indicator shall be used.

(d) If color comparators are used for measuring either disinfectant residuals or pH using the methods specified in (b) and (c) above, the color comparators shall be available for inspection by the health authority at the pool during periods of pool use and shall cover the entire regulatory range for either concentration (disinfectant residuals) or standard pH units. Color comparators designed for pool testing which utilize phenol red are also approved for use.

(e) A bound log or other form of documentation approved by the health authority shall be maintained on the premises by the swimming pool operator.

1. This log shall contain the time and date of the chemical tests performed, results of those tests, and the initials of the person who performed the testing. The log shall also contain bather load, water clarity, water temperature, and weather conditions.

2. This log shall be available at all times for review by the health authority.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-7.7

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