Section 290. Water quality standards  


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  • Free chlorine and bromine residuals and pH values and temperature shall be continuously maintained within the following ranges:

    1. Pools.

    Water Quality Standards

    Free Residual Disinfectant

    Minimum

    Maximum

    Chlorine

    1.0 ppm

    3.0 ppm

    Bromine

    2.0 ppm

    4.0 ppm

    pH

    7.2

    7.8

    Temperature

    none

    104° Fahrenheit
    (40° Celsius)
    (Heated Pools Only)

    2. Spas.

    Water Quality Standards

    Free Residual Disinfectant

    Minimum

    Maximum

    Chlorine

    2.0 ppm

    10.0 ppm

    Bromine

    2.0 ppm

    10.0 ppm

    pH

    7.2

    7.8

    Temperature

    none

    104° Fahrenheit
    (40° Celsius)

Historical Notes

Derived from VR355-35-700 § 4.2, Volume 10, Issue 20, eff. August 1, 1994.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-248.1 of the Code of Virginia.