Web Resouces

Utah's Pool Rule:

Rule R392-302. Design, Construction and Operation of Public Pools

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Utah’s pool rule has information concerning the design, construction and operation of public swimming pools.

CDC's Healthy Swimming web-site for aquatic staff

• Click here

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The CDC's Healthy Swimming web-site has specific information and resources for aquatic staff relating to healthy swimming.

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The "Swimming Pool Cryptosporidium Treatment Calculator" is a resource with information for raising pool chlorine levels to kill cryptosporidiosis.

Other CDC Resources

Fecal Accident Response Recommendations for Pool Staff

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This is a document, that has been put together by the CDC contains recommendations for responding to a fecal accident in a pool. This document is referred to in Utah’s Administrative Pool Rule (R392-302.).

For Aquatics Staff: Twelve Steps for Prevention of Recreational Water Illnesses

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The CDC developed this document for pool staff to work to prevent recreational water illnesses (RWI’s), such as cryptosporidiosis.

Tip Sheet for Pool Staff/Owners: Operating Public Swimming Pools

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This one page document, put together by the CDC, has tips for pool operators to prevent recreational water illnesses (RWI’s).

Educational Materials for All Pool Staff

Crypto Prevention - Educating All Pool Staff

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This document lists healthy swimming behaviors that pool staff should know. The document lists different ways that pool staff can effectively relay these messages to pool patrons. Information from this document can be used in staff meetings and trainings.

Reaching Pool Patrons with the Crypto Prevention Message

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This document introduces methods for reaching pool patrons with the crypto prevention and healthy swimming behavior messages. In the document, pool patrons are separated into different groups, such as season pass holders, swim class participants, etc. Information from this document can be used in staff meetings and trainings.

Crypto Watch and Warning Signs

Crypto Watch vs. Crypto Warning Diagram

Description

A diagram that describes the difference between a "Crypto Watch" and a "Crypto Warning". The diagram describes what actions are to be taken by the pool operator when either a "Crypto Watch" or "Crypto Warning" is issued.

Crypto Watch-Warning NOTICE Sign

(for Spanish version click here)

Description

This sign is to be posted by the pool operator if a “Crypto Watch” or “Crypto Warning” is issued. A “Crypto Watch” or “Crypto Warning” will be issued as an intervention method for controlling an outbreak of crypto.

Designed for placement at specific locations whenever a crypto “Watch” or “Warning” has been issued.

Crypto Watch-Warning NOTICE Sign

(for Spanish version click here)

Description

This sign is to be posted by the pool operator if a crypto “Crypto Watch” or “Crypto Warning” is issued. A “Crypto Watch” or “Crypto Warning” will be issued as an intervention method for controlling an outbreak of crypto.

Designed for placement at specific locations whenever a crypto “Watch” or “Warning” has been issued.