The following documents are being made available by the Department to help in the daily operation of your facility. They will answer common questions you have to assist in the maintenance and operation of your pool or spa, provide information about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) for lakes with beaches and to help ensure that your facility is operated in a safe and healthy manner.
- Salt Generator Fact Sheet 2021
- Responding to Pool Contamination | Healthy Swimming | CDC
- Drowning Prevention | Drowning Prevention | CDC
- Operating and Managing Public Pools, Hot Tubs and Splash Pads | Healthy Swimming | CDC
- Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) | Department of Health | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Aquatics Professionals Toolkit | Healthy Swimming | CDC
- Operating and Managing Public Pools, Hot Tubs and Splash Pads | Healthy Swimming | CDC
- HEALTHY SWIMMING: Fecal Incident Response Recommendations for Aquatic Staff
- Operational & Biological Contamination Protocol Recommendations
- Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator Certification
- 2023 Model Aquatic Health Code, 4th Edition, CODE LANGUAGE
- Healthy Swimming | Healthy Swimming | CDC
- Heat-related Illnesses | Heat | CDC
- Know the Symptoms of Heat-Related Illnesses Infographic | US EPA
- Don't Swim with Shocks: Electrical Safety In and Around Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs | CPSC.gov
- Amusement Rides and Attractions | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Lightning Safety Tips and Resources
- Lake and River Swimming Safety | American Red Cross
- DOH Pool School - Regulatory Compliance and Best Practices for Aquatic Facility Owners, Managers and Operators