What are reasons a pool can be closed by the Johnson County Health Department?
Swimming pools, spas, and beaches must maintain operating and sanitation standards as set-forth in the Indiana State Department of Health Swimming Pool Rule, 410 IAC 6-2.1. A pool shall be closed when any of the following occurs: (1) Failure to meet bacteriological requirements of section 31(f) of this rule. (Pools must test weekly for bacteriological contamination.) (2) Failure to meet disinfectant concentrations of section 30(b) of this rule. (Pools must maintain specific concentrations of disinfectant.) (3) Failure to meet the water clarity requirements of section 31(a) of this rule. (Cloudy or discolored water may obscure the bottom.) (4) The grate on the main drain is missing or broken. (This is potential for suction-entrapment accidents.) (5) Failure to meet lifeguard requirements of section 35 of this rule. (6) A pump, filter, or disinfectant feeder is nonoperational. (7) A nonsolid fecal accident occurs. (8) The spa water temperature exceeds one hundred four (104) degrees Fahre
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