Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
Board
State Board of Health
chapter
Swimming Pool Regulations Governing the Posting of Water Quality Results [12 VAC 5 ‑ 462]
Action:
Amend Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review
Action 5995
 
General Information
Action Summary The Swimming Pool Regulations Governing the Posting of Water Quality Results (hereafter, “Regulations”) protect public health and safety as it relates to water quality at public recreational water facilities located throughout the Commonwealth. This action, following a periodic review concluded in April of 2022, seeks to amend the regulatory text to ensure an effective regulatory program governing water quality standards for public recreational water facilities is maintained throughout the Commonwealth. This action will: remove outdated information; add and amend text to reflect best practices and the latest science from industry, academia, public health experts, and other stakeholders; clarify regulatory and enforcement standards; and include any additional amendments deemed necessary in response to public comment or input from subject matter experts.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [7148]
Result of Prior Periodic Review Filed 3/2/2021
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
9686 NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/26/2022.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Briana Bill  / Program Manager, Tourist Establishments & General
Address: Virginia Dept of Health
109 Governor Street
Richmond, VA 23235
Email Address: briana.bill@vdh.virginia.gov
Phone: (805)584-6340    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-