First step of fecal accident procedure
ANSWER
Direct all bathers to leave the pool. All affected waters must be closed to swimming until
proper procedures for contamination have been completed
Second step of fecal accident procedure
ANSWER
Manually remove as much of the material as possible using a net or scoop and dispose of it
in a sanitary manner. Clean and disinfect the scoop or net. After cleaning leave the net or
scoop immersed in the pool during this infection. Vacuuming the stool is not allowed.
Establish a fecal accident log documenting....?
ANSWER
(1) the date and time of the event
(2) if the accident is a result of a form stools or diarrhea
(3) The free available chlorine concentration at the time or observation of the event and be-
fore opening the public pool
(4) The pH
(5) The procedures followed to respond to the fecal accident including the process used to
increase free chlorine residual if necessary
(6) The contact time
Procedures for form stool that is solid and not liquid
ANSWER
Raise the free available chlorine level to 2 ppm and ensure that the pH is between 7.2 and
7.5
1
,Maintain the chlorine concentration for at least 25 minutes. Ensure this concentration is
found throughout all waters by sampling at least three widely spaced locations away from
return outlets
Procedures for diarrhea liquid or non-form stools
ANSWER
Raise the free available chlorine level two 20 ppm and ensure that the pH is between 7.2
and 7.5
Maintain the chlorine concentration and pH for eight hours while ensuring that the filtration
system is operating. Backwash the filter thoroughly discharging the effluent directly to
waste. Where appropriate replace the filter media
Bathers may be allowed into pool after chlorine concentration has been returned to normal
operating ranges
Acid demand
ANSWER
The amount of acid required to reduce pH and alkalinity to the correct range
Algae
ANSWER
Microscopic plant like organisms that grow in water do to warm temperatures and in ade-
quate sanitizer. Algae can be green blue green black or yellow green (mustard).
Alkalinity
ANSWER
A measure of the ability of pool water to resist changes in pH. Buffering capacity of water.
Balanced water
ANSWER
2
, The correct ratio of hardness, alkalinity, temperature, dissolved solids, and pH that prevent
pool water from being either corrosive or scale forming
Bromine
ANSWER
A chemical element that exists as a liquid in its elemental form or as part of a chemical com-
pound that is an oxidant and a biocidal agent used to disinfect pool, spa and hot tub water.
Bromamine
ANSWER
Bromine-ammonia compounds formed when the bromine in the water combines with am-
monia, nitrogen or swimmer or bather waste. Unlike Chloramines they do not smell or irri-
tate the body. They are active sanitizers.
Calcium hardness
ANSWER
The amount of dissolved calcium in the pool. High levels promote scale and cloudy water.
Low levels promote corrosion of the pool or spa equipment.
Cavitation
ANSWER
Formation of partial vacuums when the pump exceeds the water supply
Chlorine
ANSWER
A chemical element that exists as a gas in its elemental form or as a part of a chemical com-
pound that is an oxidant and a biocidal agent used in pool, spa, and hot tub disinfection
Chlorine demand
3
ANSWER
Direct all bathers to leave the pool. All affected waters must be closed to swimming until
proper procedures for contamination have been completed
Second step of fecal accident procedure
ANSWER
Manually remove as much of the material as possible using a net or scoop and dispose of it
in a sanitary manner. Clean and disinfect the scoop or net. After cleaning leave the net or
scoop immersed in the pool during this infection. Vacuuming the stool is not allowed.
Establish a fecal accident log documenting....?
ANSWER
(1) the date and time of the event
(2) if the accident is a result of a form stools or diarrhea
(3) The free available chlorine concentration at the time or observation of the event and be-
fore opening the public pool
(4) The pH
(5) The procedures followed to respond to the fecal accident including the process used to
increase free chlorine residual if necessary
(6) The contact time
Procedures for form stool that is solid and not liquid
ANSWER
Raise the free available chlorine level to 2 ppm and ensure that the pH is between 7.2 and
7.5
1
,Maintain the chlorine concentration for at least 25 minutes. Ensure this concentration is
found throughout all waters by sampling at least three widely spaced locations away from
return outlets
Procedures for diarrhea liquid or non-form stools
ANSWER
Raise the free available chlorine level two 20 ppm and ensure that the pH is between 7.2
and 7.5
Maintain the chlorine concentration and pH for eight hours while ensuring that the filtration
system is operating. Backwash the filter thoroughly discharging the effluent directly to
waste. Where appropriate replace the filter media
Bathers may be allowed into pool after chlorine concentration has been returned to normal
operating ranges
Acid demand
ANSWER
The amount of acid required to reduce pH and alkalinity to the correct range
Algae
ANSWER
Microscopic plant like organisms that grow in water do to warm temperatures and in ade-
quate sanitizer. Algae can be green blue green black or yellow green (mustard).
Alkalinity
ANSWER
A measure of the ability of pool water to resist changes in pH. Buffering capacity of water.
Balanced water
ANSWER
2
, The correct ratio of hardness, alkalinity, temperature, dissolved solids, and pH that prevent
pool water from being either corrosive or scale forming
Bromine
ANSWER
A chemical element that exists as a liquid in its elemental form or as part of a chemical com-
pound that is an oxidant and a biocidal agent used to disinfect pool, spa and hot tub water.
Bromamine
ANSWER
Bromine-ammonia compounds formed when the bromine in the water combines with am-
monia, nitrogen or swimmer or bather waste. Unlike Chloramines they do not smell or irri-
tate the body. They are active sanitizers.
Calcium hardness
ANSWER
The amount of dissolved calcium in the pool. High levels promote scale and cloudy water.
Low levels promote corrosion of the pool or spa equipment.
Cavitation
ANSWER
Formation of partial vacuums when the pump exceeds the water supply
Chlorine
ANSWER
A chemical element that exists as a gas in its elemental form or as a part of a chemical com-
pound that is an oxidant and a biocidal agent used in pool, spa, and hot tub disinfection
Chlorine demand
3
