ATCP 76.16(3)(a)(a)
Sample collection and analysis. The department
or
its
agent
may
collect
samples
of
pool
water
for microbiological analysis in evaluating water quality. The analysis of
water
samples
shall
be
performed
by
a
laboratory
accredited
by the department. These monitoring activities may be supplemented
with
additional
microbiological
analysis,
which shall be performed by an accredited laboratory certified in those methods.
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ATCP 76.16 Note
Note: A list of accredited laboratories may be obtained by calling the department at
(608)224-4712
or
by
email
at
www.datcp.state.wi.us.
ATCP 76.16(3)(b)
(b)
Bacteriological standards. Water quality shall be maintained to meet the following standards:
ATCP 76.16(3)(b)1.
1. When bacteriological analysis of total
coliforms,
Staphylococcus aureus,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa or
Legionella pneumophila is performed, no detectable levels are present in a 100 milliliter sample.
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ATCP 76.16(3)(b)2.
2. When
bacteriological
analysis
is
performed
for
the
heterotrophic plate count, the total count may not exceed 200 colony forming units per milliliter (CFU/mL) in a 100 milliliter sample.
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ATCP 76.16(3)(b)3.
3. If a pool is closed due to a water sample that contains total
coliforms pursuant to s.
ATCP 76.30 (1) (b), the pool can be reopened when the pool system is properly working, the disinfectant or sanitizer concentration is maintained pursuant to s.
ATCP 76.14 Table A, and any fecal accidents have been treated pursuant to s.
ATCP 76.31.
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ATCP 76.16(4)
(4)
Algae control. An algaecide may be used in a pool pursuant to
ss.
ATCP 29.50 (4) (b) 1. and
76.14 (2), according to the manufacturer's label directions.
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ATCP 76.16 History
History: CR 22-021: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23; correction in (4) made under s.
35.17, Stats.,
Register June 2023 No. 810.
ATCP 76.17(1)(1)
Approved. A test kit of a type approved by the department shall be maintained for testing the pool water pH; the disinfectant or sanitizer residual; the combined chlorine level, when
chlorine
is
used;
the
total
alkalinity;
and
the
cyanuric acid concentration. The test kits shall meet the following specifications, as described in s.
ATCP 76.17 Table A.
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ATCP 76.17(2)
(2)
Test reagents use and storage. Test kit reagents shall meet all of the following:
ATCP 76.17(2)(a)
(a)
Stored. Stored in the original container or per manufacturer directions.
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ATCP 76.17(2)(c)
(c)
Temperature range. Stored within the temperature range specified by the manufacturer for storage.
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ATCP 76.17(2)(d)
(d)
Use. Used and properly disposed of before the expiration date.
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ATCP 76.17(3)
(3)
Testing reagent technologies. The disinfectant or sanitizer testing reagent shall use one of the following technologies:
ATCP 76.17(3)(a)
(a)
Method. Diethyl–p–phenylene diamine or DPD in powder or liquid form. A test kit using the titrimetric method, ferrous ammonium sulfate and diethyl–p–phenylene diamine or FAS-DPD for chlorine and bromine testing and colorimetric comparators used for additional water testing shall be approved by the department and shall provide for accurate comparison in the required range for each test pursuant to
s.
ATCP 76.14 Table A.
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ATCP 76.17(3)(b)
(b)
Alternatives. Other photometric, electronic, or other technology that achieves the accuracy as described in s.
ATCP 76.17 Table A, and measures analytes within the range pursuant to
s. ATCP 76.14 Table A.
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ATCP 76.17 History
History: CR 22-021: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.18(1)(1)
All pools, except whirlpools, therapy, and excercise pools. ATCP 76.18(1)(a)(a)
pH and disinfectant or sanitizer. Except as provided under
sub.
(3),
water
shall
be
tested
for
pH
and
disinfectant or sanitizer residual at the following times:
ATCP 76.18(1)(a)1.
1. Daily before the pool is open to the public or before the pool is in use.
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ATCP 76.18(1)(b)
(b)
Combined chlorine. If chlorine is used, the water shall also be tested at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
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ATCP 76.18(1)(c)
(c)
Alkalinity. Water
shall
also
be
tested
at
least
once
a
week
for
total
alkalinity.
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ATCP 76.18(1)(d)
(d)
Cyanuric acid. If cyanuric acid is used in the water basin, the cyanuric acid concentration in the water shall be tested at least once a week.
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ATCP 76.18(2)(a)
(a)
pH and disinfectant or sanitizer. Except as provided under sub.
(3), water shall be tested for pH and disinfectant or sanitizer residual at the following times:
ATCP 76.18(2)(a)1.
1. Before the pool is open to the public or before the pool is in use and at least 4 times daily.
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ATCP 76.18(2)(b)
(b)
Combined chlorine. When chlorine is used, the water shall be tested at least once daily for the combined chlorine level.
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ATCP 76.18(2)(c)
(c)
Alkalinity. Water
shall
be
tested
at
least
once
a
week
for
total
alkalinity.
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ATCP 76.18(2)(d)
(d)
Cyanuric acid. When cyanuric acid is used in the water basin, the cyanuric acid concentration in the water shall be tested at least once a week.
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ATCP 76.18(3)
(3)
Electronic monitoring device. For a properly maintained electronic monitoring device installed to control pH and disinfectant or sanitizer, the operator shall:
ATCP 76.18(3)(a)
(a)
Frequency. Manually
tested
the pool at
least
once
a
day
for
pH
and
disinfectant or sanitizer residual with an approved test kit pursuant to
s. ATCP 76.17 Table A.
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ATCP 76.18(3)(b)
(b)
Maintenance. Periodically
monitor
the
device
to
determine if
it
meets
operating
criteria
pursuant to
s.
ATCP 76.14
(5).
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ATCP 76.18(4)
(4)
Increased testing. The department or its agent may require more frequent testing if the testing logs are not maintained and the operator demonstrates a lack of active managerial control.
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ATCP 76.18 History
History: CR 22-021: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.19
ATCP 76.19
Water supply and temperature. ATCP 76.19(1)(1)
Water supply protection. A minimum air gap of 2 pipe diameters or 6 inches, whichever is less, shall exist between the potable water supply inlet and the overflow point of any pool, makeup tank, surge tank, solution tank, or slurry tank unless another approved backflow and backsiphonage prevention device is
provided.
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ATCP 76.19(2)
(2)
Water source. The water supplied to a pool shall be from a source approved by the Wisconsin department of natural resources pursuant to ch.
NR 108,
811, or
812.
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ATCP 76.19(3)
(3)
Water level. Proper water level shall be maintained at all times when
the
pool
is
open.
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ATCP 76.19(3)(a)
(a)
Skimmers. Water levels
in
pools
with
skimmers shall be maintained at a level such that the weir is half submerged or in the case of a floating weir, used according to manufacturer's directions.
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ATCP 76.19(3)(b)
(b)
Gutters. Pools
designed
with
gutters
shall
have
a
continuous
water
supply over the gutter to provide effective
skimming.
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ATCP 76.19(4)(a)1.1. An accurate thermometer shall be located in
the
pool
water
return
line.
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ATCP 76.19(4)(a)2.
2. The thermometer shall be accessible for observation by the operator.
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ATCP 76.19(4)(b)1.1. Except
as
provided
in
par.
(d),
the
water
temperature
of
an indoor pool shall be between 70
°F or 21
°C and 90
°F or 32
°C.
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ATCP 76.19(4)(b)2.
2. The minimum water temperature for an outdoor pool shall be 65
°F
or 18
°C.
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ATCP 76.19(4)(c)
(c)
Whirlpool water temperature. The water temperature in a whirlpool shall be greater than 90
°F or 32
°C, and may not exceed 104
°F or 40
°C.
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ATCP 76.19(4)(d)1.1. Cold soak pools may be operated at a lower temperature than specified under
par. (b).
ATCP 76.19 History
History: CR 22-021: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.20(1)(a)(a)
General requirement. Each pool shall be under the supervision of at least one operator, except that if multiple pools are located on the same premise, and licensed by the same person, they may be supervised by one operator.
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ATCP 76.20(1)(b)
(b)
Operator responsibilities. Each operator shall be responsible
for
pool
operation
and
maintenance
including
equipment
shut-down, backwashing, daily maintenance and vacuuming, and maintenance of water quality pursuant to ch.
ATCP 76.
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ATCP 76.20(2)(a)1.1. Each water attraction or multiple water attractions on the same premise shall
have
at
least
one
certified operator.
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ATCP 76.20(2)(a)2.
2. An owner of a pool who demonstrates a lack of active managerial control over the pool operation by having 2 or more reinspections in a 3-year period is required to have a certified operator.
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ATCP 76.20(2)(a)3.
3. Pool operator certification for a water attraction shall be obtained within 90 days of receiving a new license or a pool meeting the conditions under subd.
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ATCP 76.20(2)(a)3.a.
a. A pool that is required to have a certified operator under subd. 2, may contract with a certified operator.
ATCP 76.20(2)(a)4.
4. The owner of a pool shall replace a certified operator within 90 days after a certified operator's departure.
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ATCP 76.20(2)(b)
(b)
Certified operator duties. A certified operator is responsible for all of the following:
ATCP 76.20(2)(c)
(c)
Documentation of certification. A current copy of the certified operator's certification
shall
be
maintained
at
the pool.
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ATCP 76.20 History
History: CR 22-021: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.21(1)(a)(a)
Supervision. Each pool shall
be
under
the
supervision
of
at
least
one
responsible
supervisor at
all
times
when
the
pool
is
in
use
or
is
open
to
the
public.
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ATCP 76.21(1)(b)
(b)
Availability. The responsible supervisor
shall
be
on
the
premises
or
immediately available
via
a phone number posted by the emergency phone and shall respond to an unsafe or
unsanitary
condition
within 15 minutes, at
any
time
the
pool
is
open
for
use.
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ATCP 76.21(1)(c)
(c)
Duties. The
responsible
supervisor
shall ensure all of the following:
ATCP 76.21(1)(c)6.
6. Monthly secondary anti-entrapment device testing is performed, if applicable.
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