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1. If I think there is a water quality or safety concern at a public pool, what can I do?

Call the Environmental Health Division at 734-240-7900. A sanitarian will investigate the complaint and determine what action must be taken.

2. How does spa water differ from pool water?

Spa water is at a much higher temperature than pool water. Spa water is 104ºF. Also there is a much smaller volume of water in a spa than a pool. The low volume and higher water temperature require very close monitoring of the chemical and pH balance in a spa.

3. What are the most common pool water sanitizers?

Chlorine and bromine are the most common chemicals used to sanitize pool water. All public pools are required to submit to the Monroe County Health Department monthly operational reports which list the pH and sanitizing levels present in the pool each day of the month.