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What are the current Indiana rules governing Johnson County swimming areas?
Johnson County has adopted the Indiana State Department of Health Swimming Pool Rule 410 IAC 6-2.1 for public and semi-public swimming pool maintenance and operation.
Construction code standards for all swimming pools, spas and residential pools can be found in Pool Construction Code 675 IAC 20.
Construction code standards for all swimming pools, spas and residential pools can be found in Pool Construction Code 675 IAC 20.
No. Swimming Pool & Spa Rule 410 IAC 6-2.1 does not apply to any pool, constructed at a one (1) or two (2) family dwelling, and maintained by an individual for the sole use of the household and house guests.
What kinds of diseases can I get from swimming in a pool or spa that does not maintain water quality?
Recreational Water Illnesses (RWI) varies in type and severity. Gastrointestinal illnesses such as Cryprosporidium, Shigella, E. coli and Norovirus occur in pools and spas each year. Respiratory infections such as Legionella, Pontiac Fever are common. Skin, ear and eye infections caused by Pseudomonas, Staph and Bacillus are also frequently associated with pools. Additional information on RWIs can be found on CDCs web site.
How can I help keep pools clean and safe?
Practice these three “PLEAs” to stop germs from causing illness at the pool:
- Please don’t swim when you have diarrhea. This is especially important for kids in diapers. You can spread germs in the water and make other people sick.
- Please don’t swallow the pool water. In fact, avoid getting water in your mouth.
- Please practice good hygiene. Take a shower before swimming and wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers. Germs on your body end up in the water.
- Please take your kids on bathroom breaks or check diapers often. Waiting to hear “I have to go” may mean that it’s too late.
- Please change diapers in a bathroom and not at poolside. Germs can spread to surfaces and objects in and around the pool and spread illness.
- Please wash your child thoroughly (especially the rear end) with soap and water before swimming. Everyone has invisible amounts of fecal matter on their bottoms that may end up in the pool.
How do I clean up spills of body fluids on a pool deck?
Body fluids, including blood, feces, and vomit are all considered potentially contaminated with bloodborne or other germs. Therefore, spills of these fluids on the pool deck should be cleaned up and the contaminated surfaces disinfected immediately.
One of the most commonly used chemicals for disinfection is a homemade solution of household bleach and water. Since a solution of bleach and water loses its strength quickly, it should be mixed fresh before each clean-up to make sure it is effective.
For more information, contact Bob Smith at (317) 346-4372 or bsmith2@co.johnson.in.us.
Revised: 4/4/19
One of the most commonly used chemicals for disinfection is a homemade solution of household bleach and water. Since a solution of bleach and water loses its strength quickly, it should be mixed fresh before each clean-up to make sure it is effective.
- 9 parts cool water
- 1 part household bleach
- Add the household bleach to the water
- Gently mix the solution
For more information, contact Bob Smith at (317) 346-4372 or bsmith2@co.johnson.in.us.
Revised: 4/4/19
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