Swimming pool operator certification
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First step of fecal accident procedure - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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....? - ✔✔(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
before opening the public pool
(4) The pH
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,(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 - ✔✔Raise the free available
chlorine level to 2 ppm and ensure that the pH is between 7.2 and 7.5
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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔The amount of acid required to reduce pH and alkalinity to the
correct range
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, Algae - ✔✔Microscopic plant like organisms that grow in water do to warm
temperatures and in adequate sanitizer. Algae can be green blue green black or yellow
green (mustard).
Alkalinity - ✔✔A measure of the ability of pool water to resist changes in pH. Buffering
capacity of water.
Balanced water - ✔✔The correct ratio of hardness, alkalinity, temperature, dissolved
solids, and pH that prevent pool water from being either corrosive or scale forming
Bromine - ✔✔A chemical element that exists as a liquid in its elemental form or as part
of a chemical compound that is an oxidant and a biocidal agent used to disinfect pool,
spa and hot tub water.
Bromamine - ✔✔Bromine-ammonia compounds formed when the bromine in the water
combines with ammonia, nitrogen or swimmer or bather waste. Unlike Chloramines
they do not smell or irritate the body. They are active sanitizers.
Calcium hardness - ✔✔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 - ✔✔Formation of partial vacuums when the pump exceeds the water supply
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Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass
First step of fecal accident procedure - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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....? - ✔✔(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
before opening the public pool
(4) The pH
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,(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 - ✔✔Raise the free available
chlorine level to 2 ppm and ensure that the pH is between 7.2 and 7.5
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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔The amount of acid required to reduce pH and alkalinity to the
correct range
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, Algae - ✔✔Microscopic plant like organisms that grow in water do to warm
temperatures and in adequate sanitizer. Algae can be green blue green black or yellow
green (mustard).
Alkalinity - ✔✔A measure of the ability of pool water to resist changes in pH. Buffering
capacity of water.
Balanced water - ✔✔The correct ratio of hardness, alkalinity, temperature, dissolved
solids, and pH that prevent pool water from being either corrosive or scale forming
Bromine - ✔✔A chemical element that exists as a liquid in its elemental form or as part
of a chemical compound that is an oxidant and a biocidal agent used to disinfect pool,
spa and hot tub water.
Bromamine - ✔✔Bromine-ammonia compounds formed when the bromine in the water
combines with ammonia, nitrogen or swimmer or bather waste. Unlike Chloramines
they do not smell or irritate the body. They are active sanitizers.
Calcium hardness - ✔✔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 - ✔✔Formation of partial vacuums when the pump exceeds the water supply
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