What are the correct chemical levels for public swimming pools?

Minimum Free Chlorine Levels (milligrams per litre)

Water Temperature
less than 26°C.
Water Temperature
greater than 26°C.
Unstabilised pools – cyanuric acid not used1.02.0
Stabilised pools – cyanuric acid is used2.03.0
Minimum Free Chlorine Levels (milligrams per litre)
Spa/Hydrotherapy pool3.0
Wading pool4.0
  • pH - the pH shall be maintained within the range 7.2 – 7.8.
  • CYANURIC ACID - where cyanuric acid is used, it is to be maintained at a level of 30 – 50 milligrams per litre.
  • ALKALINITY - the alkalinity shall be maintained within the range 60 – 200 milligrams per litre.
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Last modified 13-11-2007 01:54 PM