N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-7.8

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

Section 8:26-7.8 - Chemical water quality standards for swimming pools, wading pools, and aquatic recreation facilities

(a) Free chlorine, combined chlorine, bromine, and pH values shall be continuously maintained within the ranges specified in N.J.A.C. 8:26 Appendix C.

Remedial action shall be taken if combined chlorine exceeds 0.2 as it will result in reduced chlorine efficiency.

(b) If pool water disinfectants other than those specified in (a) above are used, residuals of equivalent disinfecting strength shall be maintained.

(c) If stabilized chlorines are used as outdoor pool water disinfectants, the cyanuric acid levels shall be maintained within the following ranges:

Minimum	Ideal	Maximum
Cyanuric Acid (ppm)	10	30-50	100

(d) Outdoor pools using cyanuric acid shall test the pool water at least once per week with a kit covering the expected range (0-100 ppm).

(e) Stabilized chlorines shall be prohibited in indoor pools.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-7.8

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