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Disinfection & Remediation of Pools & Hot Tubs
General Disinfection
- Your Disinfection Team: Chlorine and pH Fact Sheet
- Chlorine Disinfection Timetable
- Recommendations for Preventing Pool Chemical-Associated Injuries
Water Contamination
- Hyperchlorination to kill Cryptosporidium (Revised March 2012) [PDF - 1 page]
- Water Contamination Response Log
- Fecal Incident Response Recommendations for Pool Staff (Revised Nov 2010) [PDF - 4 pages]
- Notice to Readers: Revised Recommendations for Responding to Fecal Accidents in Disinfected Swimming Venues
February 15, 2008 / 57(06);151-152 - Notice to Readers: Responding to Fecal Accidents in Disinfected Swimming Venues
May 25, 2001 / 50(20);416-417 - Prevalence of Parasites in Fecal Material from Chlorinated Swimming Pools -- United States, 1999
May 25, 2001 / 50(20);410-412
- Notice to Readers: Revised Recommendations for Responding to Fecal Accidents in Disinfected Swimming Venues
- Vomit and Blood Contamination in Pools
- Disinfection of Hot Tubs Contaminated with Legionella [PDF - 2 pages]
Surface Contamination
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