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Swimming and Bathing Facilities

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Swimming and Bathing Facilities

All public swimming and bathing facilities are routinely inspected for water quality, safety, proper function, overall cleanliness and other items that may affect public health.

Public swimming areas that are inspected include swimming pools, wading pools, diving pools, waterslides, spray pools, beaches, spas and therapy pools.

For new public swimming facilities, plans must be submitted and inspections must be conducted before the facility may open. For information on new construction and building inspections of new pools, contact the Kentucky Department for Public Health, Public Safety Branch at (502) 564-4537.

Health & Safety
The CDC’s Healthy Swimming website provides information to maximize the health benefits of swimming while minimizing the risk of illness or injury.

Helpful Materials for Pool Operators

Step 1:   TAC – FAC = CAC
Step 2: CAC X 10 = Adjustment (Amount Needed to Reach Breakpoint)
Step 3: Use “The Formula”

Pool Volume(Gallons) Adjustment (PPM)
÷ 10,000 ÷ 1 PPM
Amount of Chemicals (OZ., Lbs., Gal., ETC.) X “A” X “B”

“A” X “B” = Total

Amount of Chemical(from Chart) Pool Volume(Gallons) Change Total
Gallons PPM (Adjustment)
÷ 10,000 Gallons ÷
X X

 


 

Amount of Chemical(from Chart) Pool Volume(Gallons) Change Total
Gallons PPM (Adjustment)
÷ 10,000 Gallons ÷
X X

 


 

Amount of Chemical(from Chart) Pool Volume(Gallons) Change Total
Gallons PPM (Adjustment)
÷ 10,000 Gallons ÷
X X
FUNCTION / CHEMICAL CHANGE AMOUNT
Increase Free Available Chlorine 1 PPM
Chlorine Gas 1.3 Ounces
Calcium Hypochlorite 2.0 ounces
Calcium Hypochlorite (Bleach) 10.7 Fluid Ounces
Lithium Hypochlorite 3.8 Ounces
Trichlor 1.5 Ounces
Dichlor (62%) 2.1 Ounces
Dichlor (56%) 2.4 Ounces
Neutralize Free Available Chlorine 1 ppm
Sodium Thiosulfate 2.6 Ounces
Sodium Sulfate 2.4 Ounces
Increase Total Alkalinity (TA) 10 PPM
Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) 1.4 Pounds
Sodium Carbonate 14 Ounces
Sodium Sesquicarbonate 1.25 Pounds
Decrease Total Alkalinity 10 PPM
Muriatic Acid (31.4 %) 13 Fluid Ounces
Sodium Sodium Bisulfate 2.1 Pounds
Increase Calcium Hardness 10 PPM
Calcium Chloride (100%) 0.9 Pound
Calcium Chloride (77%) 1.2 Pound
Increase Stabilizer 10 PPM
Cyanuric Acid 13 Ounces

NOTE: This chart gives approximate amounts of each chemical listed. Always read the labels for exact amounts needed for your chemical adjustments.

Filtration –The mechanical process of removing insoluble mater from water

Turnover Rate –The amount of time needed to recirculation the entire volume of water one time – measured in hours

Flow Rate – The amount of water passing through the filtration system at a given time measured in gallons per minute(GPM)

Filter Media – The substance that entraps particles as water passes through it.

Filter Surface Area – The amount of filter media that will filter water – measured in square feet (sq ft)

Filtering Rate – The rate at which water will pass through filter media – measured in gallons per minute per square foot (GPM / SQFT) of filter surface area

Backwash – The process of cleaning a filter

Filter Media Filtering Rate Effectiveness Media Life
Sand and Gravel 3 gpm/sqft Varies Top 12 inches Yearly
Entire Media every 10 years
High Rate Sand 12-20 gpm/sqft 100 microns Top 12 inches Yearly
Entire Media every 10 years
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) 2 1-2 microns 2 months
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) with Slurry Feed 2.5 1-2 microns 2 months
Cartridge 0.375 ft. 20 microns 6 Months
VALUE FACTOR VALUE FACTOR
Total Alkalinity
 PH
 Calcium Hardness
 Temperature
 Sub Total
 Total Dissolved Solids -12.1 -12.1
 Saturation Index
  Amount Conversions 

Ounces to Pounds

Ounces ÷ 16 = Pounds(Powders & Gas)

Fluid Ounces to Gallons

Fluid Ounces ÷ 128 = Gallons Liquid

  Distance Conversations:

Yards to Feet

Yards x 3 = Feet

Meters to Feet

Meters X 3.28 = Feet

  Surface Areas:

Rectangle/ Square

Length X Width = Square Feet

Circle
(Radius = Diameter ÷ 2)

3.14 X Radius = Square Feet

  Pool Volume:

(Average Depth = (Shallow Depth + Deep Depth) ÷ 2)

  Rectangle:

Length X Width X Average Depth X 7.5 = Gallons

  Circle:

3.14 X Radius x Average Depth X 7.5 = Gallons

  Oval:

Full Length X Average Width X Average Depth X 6.7 = Gallons

  Kidney:

Length X Average Width X Average Depth X 7.0 = Gallons

  Turnover Rate:

Pool Volume ÷ Flow Rate ÷ 60 = Hours

  Flow Rate:

Pool Volume ÷ Turnover Rate (Hours) ÷ 60 = Gallons per Minute (GPM)

  Filter Surface Area: (Use with “Filter Media” Handout)

Flow Rate ÷ Filtering Rate = Square Feet

  The Formula (Use with “Dosages Required” Handout)

Pool Volume (Gallons)

Adjustment (PPM)

÷

10,000

÷

1 PPM

Amount of Chemicals (OZ., Lbs., Gal., ETC.)

X

“A”

X

“B”

“A” X “B” = Total

  Total Alkalinity:
  Measure of Resistance to Change of PH
        Ideal:

80 PPM – 120 PPM

  PH:
  Measure of Acid vs. Base
        Acceptable:

7.2 – 7.8

        Ideal:

7.4 – 7.6

  Calcium Hardness:
  Measure of Calcium ions in Water
        Ideal:

220 PPM – 400 PPM

  Temperature:
  Pools:
        Competition:

78° – 80°

        Recreation:

82° – 84°

        Special Populations:

86° – 88°

  Spas:
        Not to exceed:

104°

  Total Dissolved Solids
  Measure of All Minerals Dissolved in the Water:

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