Swimming Pool Operator
Certification: Q/A
First step of fecal accident procedure Correct Ans -
Direct all bathers to leave the pool. All affected waters must be
closed to swimming until proper procedures for contamination
have been completed
Second step of fecal accident procedure Correct Ans -
Manually remove as much of the material as possible using a net
or scoop and dispose of it in a sanitary manner. Clean and
disinfect the scoop or net. After cleaning leave the net or scoop
immersed in the pool during this infection. Vacuuming the stool
is not allowed.
Establish a fecal accident log documenting....? Correct Ans
- (1) the date and time of the event
(2) if the accident is a result of a form stools or diarrhea
(3) The free available chlorine concentration at the time or
observation of the event and before opening the public pool
(4) The pH
(5) The procedures followed to respond to the fecal accident
including the process used to increase free chlorine residual if
necessary
(6) The contact time
Procedures for form stool that is solid and not liquid Correct
Ans - Raise the free available chlorine level to 2 ppm and
ensure that the pH is between 7.2 and 7.5
Maintain the chlorine concentration for at least 25 minutes.
Ensure this concentration is found throughout all waters by
sampling at least three widely spaced locations away from return
outlets
Procedures for diarrhea liquid or non-form stools Correct
Ans - Raise the free available chlorine level two 20 ppm and
ensure that the pH is between 7.2 and 7.5
