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Wisconsin Administrative Code
Agency - Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ProtectionFood, Lodging, and Recreation SafetyChapter ATCP 76 - Safety, Maintenance, and Operation of Public Pools and Water Attractions
Subchapter III - Water Treatment Systems and Water Quality
Section ATCP 76.19 - Water supply and temperature

Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § ATCP 76.19

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Section ATCP 76.19 - Water supply and temperature
(1) WATER supply protection. A minimum air gap of 2 pipe diameters or 6 inches, whichever is less, shall exist between the potable water supply inlet and the overflow point of any pool, makeup tank, surge tank, solution tank, or slurry tank unless another approved backflow and backsiphonage prevention device is provided. P
(2) WATER SOURCE. The water supplied to a pool shall be from a source approved by the Wisconsin department of natural resources pursuant to ch. NR 108, 811, or 812. P
(3) WATER LEVEL. Proper water level shall be maintained at all times when the pool is open. Pf
(a)Skimmers. Water levels in pools with skimmers shall be maintained at a level such that the weir is half submerged or in the case of a floating weir, used according to manufacturer's directions. Pf
(b)Gutters. Pools designed with gutters shall have a continuous water supply over the gutter to provide effective skimming. Pf
(4) WATER TEMPERATURE.
(a)Thermometer accuracy and location.
1. An accurate thermometer shall be located in the pool water return line. Pf
2. The thermometer shall be accessible for observation by the operator. Pf
(b)Pool water temperature.
1. Except as provided in par. (d), the water temperature of an indoor pool shall be between 70°F or 21°C and 90°F or 32°C. P
2. The minimum water temperature for an outdoor pool shall be 65°F or 18°C. P
(c)Whirlpool water temperature. The water temperature in a whirlpool shall be greater than 90°F or 32°C, and may not exceed 104°F or 40°C. P
(d)Cold soak pool water temperature.
1. Cold soak pools may be operated at a lower temperature than specified under par. (b).
2. The pool shall post the water temperature on signage pursuant to s. ATCP 76.29 (5). Pf

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection ATCP 76.19

Renumbered from DHS 172.19 Register June 2016 No. 726; correction in (4) (d) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726; correction in (1) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726, eff. 7/1/2016
Adopted by, CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9/24/2023

This section is created eff. 9-24-23 by CR 22-021.