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Design & Operation of Pools & Hot Tubs
These are Healthy Swimming recommendations for appropriate pool and hot tub/spa design and operation.
Pool and Hot Tub Design
- Model Aquatic Health Code
- Consumer Product Safety Commission (main website)
- Designing Public Swimming Facilities
- Historical CDC Design and Operation Manuals
Pool and Hot Tub Operation
- Model Aquatic Health Code
- Twelve Steps for Prevention of Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs)
- Recommendations for Preventing Pool Chemical-Associated Injuries
- Operating Public Swimming Pools Fact Sheet
- Operating Public Hot Tubs Fact Sheet
- Inflatable and Plastic Pools (Kiddie Pools)
- Hydrotherapy Tank and Pool Operation in Healthcare Facilities
- EPA/CDC Recommendations for Preventing Pedicure Foot Spa Infection [PDF - 533 kb]
- Irritants (Chloramines) & Indoor Pool Air Quality
- Historical CDC Design and Operation Manuals
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