Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 17 - SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
Chapter 10.17.01 - Public Swimming Pools and Spas
Section 10.17.01.31 - Filter Backwash Water and Deck Drainage Disposal

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.17.01.31

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. An owner shall ensure that:

(1) The disposal of filter backwash water and pool or spa wastewater conforms with:
(a) COMAR 09.20.01,

(b) Local sanitary code requirements, and

(c) Discharge requirements of COMAR 26.08.01 ----- 26.08.04; and

(2) Deck drainage disposal conforms with:
(a) COMAR 09.20.01, and

(b) Local plumbing code requirements.

B. An owner may not return filter backwash water or other wastewater to a pool or spa, except for filter backwash water that has been filtered to remove particulates and treated to eliminate coliform bacteria and waterborne pathogens.

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