What is my pool's maximum allowed bathing load?
A public swimming pool is calculated as follows:
- 10 square feet of pool surface area per bather shall be provided in the "non-swimmer" area.
- 24 square feet of pool surface area shall be provided for each swimmer in the "swimming" area.
- 300 square feet of pool surface area shall be reserved around each diving board or diving platform. This reserved area shall not be included in determining the "swimming" area.

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1. What are the minimum design requirements?
2. Do you have guidance for design features not listed in the regulations?
3. What is my pool's maximum allowed bathing load?
4. What is my spa’s maximum allowed bathing load?
5. What are the requirements for water used to fill a pool, spa or bathing lake?
6. Is drinking water required at a public pool or spa?
7. Must a pool, spa or bathing lake be disinfected?
8. Where can filter backwash or wasted water be disposed?