Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 12. Health |
Agency 5. Department of Health |
Chapter 462. Swimming Pool Regulations Governing the Posting of Water Quality Test Results |
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.