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Q-2, r. 39 - Regulation respecting water quality in swimming pools and other artificial pools
Section 9
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9. The person in charge of a pool accessible to the general public or a restricted group of persons, or a private pool for the use of immovables or mobile home parks having more than 50 dwelling units must collect or have water samples collected for on-site analysis of the following physicochemical parameters, at the corresponding minimum frequencies:
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SAMPLINGS
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Parameter Frequency
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Alkalinity Once a week
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Residual disinfectant Before the opening of the pool,
(only the measurement of after closing and every 3
disinfectants used is hours during operation
required)
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Chloramines (only when Before the opening of the pool,
chlorine is used) after closing and halfway
through operation
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pH Before the opening of the pool,
after closing and halfway
through operation
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Clarity Before the opening of the pool,
after closing and halfway
through operation
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Temperature Before the opening of the pool,
after closing and halfway
through operation
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SAMPLINGS
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Parameter Frequency
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Alkalinity Once a week
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Residual disinfectant Before the opening of the pool,
(only the measurement of after closing and every 3
disinfectants used is hours during operation
required)
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Chloramines (only when Before the opening of the pool,
chlorine is used) after closing and halfway
through operation
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pH Before the opening of the pool,
after closing and halfway
through operation
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Clarity Before the opening of the pool,
after closing and halfway
through operation
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Temperature Before the opening of the pool,
after closing and halfway
through operation
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If the pool has continuous measuring and recording equipment, the person in charge of the pool must perform at least 1 manual test before the pool opens, halfway through its operation and on closing for comparison purposes.
