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GUIDANCE FOR POOLS

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) released guidelines as pools resume operations by implementing public health protections and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

March 5, 2021

Occupancy percentage limitations expire. Barbers and cosmetologists must continue to implement physical distancing and mask protocols.

June 29, 2020

Groups of more than 10 are prohibited from congregating together in or near municipal, hotel and motel, or public pools.

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May 13, 2020

Pools may resume operations with proper maintenance and disinfection of the facilities

Arizona guidance includes considering requiring guests to bring their own towels, avoiding group events such as swim lessons, and staggering drop-off and pick-up times for swim lessons.

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GUIDES FOR POOLS

FACILITY RE-REOPENING MESSAGING AND PLANNING
USA Swimming released a resource for pool facility operators to reference when creating a reopening plan with information on safe practices and PPE, communication to employees and pool attendees, programmatic considerations and facility social distancing.

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CONSIDERATIONS FOR AQUATIC VENUES
The CDC offers considerations for the safety of those who operate, manage, and use public pools, hot tubs and water playgrounds.

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PRACTICE TIPS FOR MAINTAINING AND OPENING PUBLIC POOLS AND HOT TUBS
The Pools & Hot Tub Alliance gathered industry tips for pool owners, pool operators and pool management companies to consider as they create reopening plans to ensure facilities are properly treated and maintained.

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In addition to these guides specific to pools (above), we have several (non-industry specific) guides pertaining to planning and workplace safety.

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