Record Period: As Needed / Monthly
Responsible: Technical Service

DatePool Name

Application/Procedure to be Performed in Case of Fecal Contamination - Vomiting in Children's Pools and Monthly Routine

  1. After shocking the pool, drain it by backwashing and disinfect the inner surface with chlorinated water and a brush.
  2. Disinfect all parts including overflow weirs and grates with chlorinated water and a brush.
  3. Disinfect the inner surface of the balance tank with chlorinated water and a brush. If possible, drain the pool water and perform cleaning and disinfection including the balance tank. If draining is not possible, apply the procedure below.
  4. Disinfect the inside of hair catcher filters with chlorinated water.
  5. Rinse the scoop thoroughly with water.
  6. Soak the scoop in a mixture containing chlorine at a 1:3 ratio and disinfect by waiting for 2 hours.
  7. Backwash the filter (send water to the drain).
  8. Keep pH values between 7.2 – 7.6.

If the feces are solid:

  1. Remove the feces with a scoop without breaking it apart.
  2. Put the collected pieces into a bag.

If the feces are liquid (diarrhea) or vomiting is present:

  1. Increase the free chlorine level to 3 ppm.
  2. Keep pH values between 7.2 – 7.6.

Application/Procedure to be Performed in Case of Fecal Contamination and Vomiting in Adult Pools

  1. Immediately remove swimmers from the pool and close the pool for use.
  2. If the pool is small, such as a jacuzzi, drain the pool and clean and disinfect it.
  3. Vacuum the pool.
  4. Use a coagulant to circulate all pool water through the filters 6 times.
  5. Record the pH and free chlorine values in the pool.
  6. Maintain the free chlorine level at 3 ppm for one day.
  7. Reopen the pool.

General Practices

  1. Take a black garbage bag.
  2. Use plastic gloves.

Form Records

  1. This form records the cleaning and disinfection process of children's pools emptied monthly/as needed.
  2. This form records cleaning and disinfection applications performed on pool filters and/or balance tanks.
  3. This form records procedures performed after fecal contamination and vomiting incidents in adult and children's pools.

Form No: LRM-1.8.b
Source: ISIS_Water_Safety_Forms_2019

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