WQPN 55 - Swimming pools

Guidance
Water quality protection note provides guidance on protecting sensitive water resources that could be harmed by contaminated water released from swimming pools.
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This note applies to all private, commercial and community aquatic facilities, including swimming pools, spas, aquatic centres and water recreation facilities in homes, mine sites, recreational camp sites, staff or student accommodation and hotels. It does not apply to swimming sites in natural water bodies, ornamental pools or children’s plastic play pools.

It provides advice and recommendations on water quality protection aspects of swimming pools, including initial planning, design, construction, operation and potential closure.

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