water recreation
RULES AND REGULATION
WAC 246-262 The purpose of the rules is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of users of recreational water contact facilities (RWCFs). A "RWCF" is an artificial water associated facility with design and operational features that provide patron recreational activity which is different from that associated with a conventional swimming pool and purposefully involves immersion of the body partially or totally in the water and includes, but is not limited to, water slides, wave pools, and water lagoons.
Regulations require anyone operating a water recreation facility to have a current permit. In Whitman County, special attention is given to safety issues. Construction, water quality, protective barriers, and waterborne diseases and illnesses are monitored and enforced to ensure the public health's. Those agencies and individuals who are permitted, are able to work and communicate with an Environmental Health Specialist to ensure all requirements are met. The permits are good for one year, and must be renewed annually.
Regulations require anyone operating a water recreation facility to have a current permit. In Whitman County, special attention is given to safety issues. Construction, water quality, protective barriers, and waterborne diseases and illnesses are monitored and enforced to ensure the public health's. Those agencies and individuals who are permitted, are able to work and communicate with an Environmental Health Specialist to ensure all requirements are met. The permits are good for one year, and must be renewed annually.
RULES FOR POOLS |
RULES FOR SPAS |
POOL OPERATORS MANUAL
Order a copy of the Washington State Environmental Health Association's pool operator's manual. The manual is an excellent reference for overall pool operations and maintenance. Whitman County Environmental Health recommends this manual to pool owners and operators, schools, hotels, and any pools where the public is permitted. Out-of-state purchases can be made through the National Environmental Health Association.