Excitingspas

Solid faeces, blood and vomit :

1)All pool users in the immediate area should be asked to exit the pool.

2)As much solid material as possible should be immediately removed from the pool, with a fine mesh scoop. If necessary, the immediate area should be vacuumed and the waste directed to the sewer or other approved waste disposal system. Vacuum equipment and scoop should be cleaned and disinfected before reuse.

3)If the pool is a low volume pool, such as a paddling pool, consider closing and draining the pool.

4)Spa pools must be closed, drained and cleaned, as the faecal matter will have dispersed.

5)Once the solid matter has been removed, check that chlorine levels and water clarity are within regulatory limits. The affected area may be reopened, after allowing ten minutes contact time with the disinfectant.

6)Log the incident and the action taken.