What are the bacterial and physical standards for a bathing lake?
The Maricopa County Environmental Health Code Chapter VI, Section 12 Regulation 2 requires; "Operators of a public or semipublic natural bathing place, a semi-artificial bathing place, or an artificial lake shall ensure that the public or semipublic natural bathing place, semi-artificial bathing place, or artificial lake meets the narrative and numeric water quality standards in 18 A.A.C. 11, Article 1 when the public or semipublic natural bathing place, semi-artificial bathing place, or artificial lake is open for water contact recreation. Operators shall collect one sample per one acre in the bathing area and one sample per ten acres of overall lake surfaces. Samples shall be collected and examined in accordance with the procedures outlined in the latest edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater". The owner shall collect and submit weekly water samples for bacteriological examination on a routine basis while the bathing area is in active use."

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1. What are the bacterial standards for a swimming pool or spa?
2. What are the chemical standards for a swimming pool or spa?
3. What are the physical standards for a swimming pool or spa?
4. What are the minimum testing and record keeping requirements for a swimming pool or spa?
5. What are the bacterial and physical standards for a bathing lake?
6. What are the minimum testing and record keeping requirements for a bathing lake?
7. What are the signage requirements for a pool or spa?
8. What are the usage restrictions for a pool or spa?
9. How many people can be in the pool?
10. What conditions may result in a pool or spa being closed?
11. Who should I contact concerning a compliance inspection or an operational issue?