ENH 429 - RECREATIONAL WATER
QUALITY: SWIMMING POOLS EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Why is Recreational water safety important? - Answer-Helps in the prevention of water-
borne illness (fecal-oral transmission- E.coli) , accidents and death
Most drowning incidences are due to - Answer-lack of parental supervison
private pools (lower rates in public)
Deaths can occur in pools through - Answer-Drowning and Infections
What is the main pathogen responsible for the recreational water outbreaks in the USA
(increasing) - Answer-Cryptosporidium
Legionella is commonly related to spas due to its vapour - Answer-True
Which of the following for swimming pools falls under Ont.Reg. 565? - Answer-
Apartment building with 5-20 units pool
neighbour's backyard pool
Ryerson University pool
Children week- long summer camp
Children day camp pool
Wading Pool
When and how often are inspections required for recreational water facilities (pools,
spas, and non-regulated facilities)? - Answer-Once every 3 months for opening,
seasonal pools and hot tubes. Once per year for regulated, waiting pools, splash pads.
Beach water samples once per week
How should health units respond to illnesses, complaints, events, or emergencies
related to recreational water use? - Answer-24/7 responde capacity
Are there any communication, education, and training requirements for operators and
the public? What are they? - Answer-make sure the access materiel for training is
available
Class A Pools - Answer-Educational, instructional, physical fitness or athletic institution
or association supported in while or in part by public funds or public subscriptions
Recreational camps (overnight camps for > 5 Ppl under 18 years old)
Life guard required
Any city operated pools - governmental
QUALITY: SWIMMING POOLS EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Why is Recreational water safety important? - Answer-Helps in the prevention of water-
borne illness (fecal-oral transmission- E.coli) , accidents and death
Most drowning incidences are due to - Answer-lack of parental supervison
private pools (lower rates in public)
Deaths can occur in pools through - Answer-Drowning and Infections
What is the main pathogen responsible for the recreational water outbreaks in the USA
(increasing) - Answer-Cryptosporidium
Legionella is commonly related to spas due to its vapour - Answer-True
Which of the following for swimming pools falls under Ont.Reg. 565? - Answer-
Apartment building with 5-20 units pool
neighbour's backyard pool
Ryerson University pool
Children week- long summer camp
Children day camp pool
Wading Pool
When and how often are inspections required for recreational water facilities (pools,
spas, and non-regulated facilities)? - Answer-Once every 3 months for opening,
seasonal pools and hot tubes. Once per year for regulated, waiting pools, splash pads.
Beach water samples once per week
How should health units respond to illnesses, complaints, events, or emergencies
related to recreational water use? - Answer-24/7 responde capacity
Are there any communication, education, and training requirements for operators and
the public? What are they? - Answer-make sure the access materiel for training is
available
Class A Pools - Answer-Educational, instructional, physical fitness or athletic institution
or association supported in while or in part by public funds or public subscriptions
Recreational camps (overnight camps for > 5 Ppl under 18 years old)
Life guard required
Any city operated pools - governmental
