Water testing of swimming pools and spas

Council takes water samples from public pools and spas to ensure they comply with health regulations.

Water testing is compulsory for a public swimming pools and spas. Test results are recorded in a logbook which must be kept on the premises and made available for inspection at all times. Both the PH level and chlorine and/or bromine levels, must be measured within 30 minutes before pools and spas are opened for public use.

Parameter	Swimming Pool	Spa
Free chlorine or free bromine	4 hours	4 hours
PH	4 hours	4 hours
Combined chlorine or total bromine	Daily	Daily
Total alkalinity	Weekly	Weekly
Cyanuric acid	Monthly	Monthly

If you have any concerns about the water quality at a public pool or spa, please contact Council's Environmental Health Unit on (03) 5772 0333.

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