Information for Swimming Pool, Bathing Beach, and Recreational Aquatic Spray Ground Operators
State Sanitary Code Regulations and Additional Guidance
- Subpart 6-1: Swimming Pools
- Subpart 6-2: Bathing Beaches
- Subpart 6-3: Recreational Aquatic Spray Grounds
- Guidance on Acceptable Water Quality and Design of a Novel Bathing Facility (PDF)
Required Certifications
- Aquatic Certifications for Bathing Facilities
- Level III Aquatic Supervision Staff Certification Required for Instructional Activities
- Level III and IV Aquatic Supervision Staff Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certifications for Bathing Facilities
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification for Children's Camps and Bathing Facilities
- Qualified Swimming Pool Water Treatment Operator Courses and Certifications
Fact Sheets, Brochures and Other Information
- Coastal Beach Water Quality Information
- Blue-Green Algae Bloom Response for Beach Operators and Staff
- Contamination Response Recommendations for Pool and Spray Ground Staff
- Protecting Public Health During the Hudson River PCB Dredging Project
- Minimum Water Depths for Head First Diving from Pool Decks, Starting Blocks, Docks and Similar Low Fixed Platforms
- Swimmer's Itch: Protect Yourself
- Swimming Pool Chemical Information
- Use of Our Swimming Facilities
Forms
- DOH-1309 - Engineering Report for Swimming Pool Plans (PDF)
- DOH-1323 - Report on Operation of Swimming Pool (PDF)
- DOH-2286 - Swimming Pool & Bathing Beach Safety Plan Checklist (PDF)
- DOH-2287 - Daily Report on Beach Operation (PDF)
- DOH-2434 - Swimming Pool Plan Review Check Sheet (PDF)
- DOH-2436 - Engineering Report Form for Bathing Beaches (PDF)
- DOH-4200 - Written Notification for Supervision of Bathing Facilities at Temporary Residences & Campgrounds (PDF)
- DOH-4429 - Recreational Aquatic Spray Ground Operation Report (PDF)
Safety Plans
- DOH-4472 - Swimming Pool Safety Plan (PDF)
- DOH-4473 - Bathing Beach Safety Plan (PDF)
- DOH-4474 - Recreational Aquatic Spray Grounds Safety Plan (PDF)
Reports
- Harmful Blue-Green Algae Blooms at New York State Regulated Beaches
- Drowning Statistics for Incidents at Public Bathing Facilities
Additional Resources
- Healthy Swimming - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
