Swimming pools & spas

This section contains information about:

• 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
  Advice and guidance on pool operation and water treatment for a range of managers and staff.

• Health (Infectious Diseases) regulations 2001
  These Regulations govern public swimming pools and public spa pools. The potential for outbreaks of infectious diseases through the use of pools, if not maintained to the standards specified in the Regulations, can be high. Part 7 of the Regulations outlines the minimum requirements to ensure that the pool operates for the benefit of the patrons. The regulations are available at www.legislation.vic.gov.au.

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