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Public Beaches |
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| Beaches are tested for fecal coliform bacteria. Fecal Coliform counts of 200 or more are considered unsafe. For more information, contact Judene Holan at (605) 773-3754. |
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Municipal Swimming Pools
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Municipal swimming pools in South Dakota (this does NOT include hotel/motel, apartment, or campground pools) are required to sample for coliform bacteria during each week of operation. All pool samples will be tested for "total coliform", which is an indicator bacteria for drinking water and pools. "Total Coliform - Negative" means that no coliform bacteria were found and the water is safe. "Total Coliform - Positive" means that coliform bacteria were found. Two or more consecutive positive samples indicates a general trend of bacteria presence in the pool. Corrective measures should be taken, such as super-chlorination, to prevent a health related incident caused by poor water quality. Plans and specifications for municipal swimming pools are required to be submitted to the department for review and approval.
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Regulations |
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•Public Beach and Municipal Swimming Pool Standards •Swimming Pools - Plans and Specifications - ARSD 74:04:08:04 •Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
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| Design Criteria | |
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•Recommended Standards For Swimming Pool Design and Operation (pdf)
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