Swimming pools & spas

Part 6 of the Regulations outlines the minimum requirements pool operators need to comply with to minimise the risk of the transmission of infectious diseases' via the swimming pool water. The regulations are available at www.legislation.vic.gov.au.

A Bulletin has been developed that outlines the requirements of the regulations.

PHWA Information Bulletin – Aquatic Facilities – March 2010 (76kb, pdf)

• The treatment parameters for chlorine based disinfectant, for bromine based disinfectant, and for pH levels
• The rate and the times for the chemical testing of water
• The Record keeping requirements
• The penalties for non-compliance with the Regulations. Such penalties have been increased.
• The level of requirements.

Further Information

• Cleaning of spa baths
  Information for managers of hotels, motels, cottages, B&Bs, health and residential, care facilities, therapeutic services, adult services and householders.

• Cryptosporidium and cryptosporidiosis
  Information for Swimming Pool Managers.

• Faecal accident policies
  Action to be taken following faecal contamination in swimming pools.
  
  
• Pool operators' handbook
  The Pool operator’s handbook provides advice and guidance on pool operation and water treatment for a range of managers and staff. This handbook is currently being updated to incorporate the changes resulting from the introduction of the PHWA and the new Regulations, and will be available here soon. Prior to this update being completed, the previous version of the handbook can be obtained here. If you would like a copy of the 2008 and version of the Pool Operators' Handbook, pleaes call the Environmental Health Unit on 1300 761 874 or by email to environmental.healthunit@health.vic.gov.au.

• Flood affected pools
  The Guidance for the treatment of flood affected swimming pools document outlines the hazards associated with in ground pools in the public and private environment that have been affected by floods. It also provides advice on conducting water treatment procedures to assist in making swimming pools safe for use.

    Guidance for flood affected pools

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