Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
RECREATIONAL WATER
Chapter 246-262 - Recreational water contact facilities
Section 246-262-090 - Monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-262-090

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

(1) Owners shall:

(a) Provide information requested by the department or local health officer for statewide injury and illness surveillance reports; and

(b) Notify the department or local health officer within forty-eight hours of any drowning, near drowning, death, or serious injury or illness occurring at the RWCF.

(2) Owners shall monitor and maintain records on the following for at least three years:

(a) Water quality conditions including:
(i) Testing for residual disinfectant concentration three or more different periods daily, except once a day if electronic monitoring and control equipment is provided;

(ii) Hydrogen ion (pH) concentration tested daily;

(iii) Alkalinity monitored at least weekly;

(iv) Any other chemical added to water including alum, algicides, cyanurate compounds, acid, and alkalinity compounds, etc.;

(v) Pressure or vacuum gauge readings; and

(vi) Any gross contamination to the water (i.e., vomiting, feces, etc.).

(b) Routine preventive maintenance provided on all hazardous equipment, e.g., gas chlorination equipment;

(c) Number of users of the facility; and

(d) Credentials, training, and/or certifications required for personnel per WAC 246-262-080 of this chapter.

(3) Owners shall notify the department in the event an incident occurs with a chemical creating a problem of health or safety significance (e.g., chlorine gas leak).

(4) Owners shall make records available for department review upon request.

Statutory Authority: RCW 70.90.120. 92-02-020 (Order 226B), § 246-262-090, filed 12/23/91, effective 1/23/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-262-090, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.90.120. 88-13-125 (Order 311), § 248-97-100, filed 6/22/88.

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