WATER QUALITY

* NOW AVAILABLE AS ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE TRAINING!

The Regulation respecting the quality of water in swimming pools and other artificial basins of the Government of Québec requires that the person responsible for a public pool collect, or have collected, water samples for analysis several times a day. It is therefore essential that staff members be properly qualified to understand the tests they perform and ensure effective monitoring of water quality.

This course, designed in particular for lifeguards, provides tools to carry out accurate and reliable water analysis in aquatic facilities.

Participants in this course will:

  • learn basic principles for conducting water tests;
  • understand how a swimming pool and a spa operate;
  • identify different water contaminants and learn how to eliminate them;
  • learn how to maintain a daily log indicating the most recent chlorine test results;
  • learn how to define and apply hygiene rules in pool environments;
  • adopt a basic practical approach to resolving common pool water quality issues, such as fecal and vomit incidents.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR:

  • Lifeguards
  • Any other individual required to conduct water tests or complete the logbook

DURATION: 4 hours

PREREQUISITES: None

 

DID YOU KNOW?

A fine of $2,500 may be imposed on anyone who fails to collect water samples at the required frequency or under the conditions prescribed by provincial regulations. Watch the informational videos to ensure you are properly informed about water quality requirements.

 

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INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS

As you know better than anyone, managing an aquatic facility requires ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the premises at all times. A weekly inspection of the aquatic facility is therefore essential to demonstrate due diligence in protecting the safety of bathers and workers, and to prevent incidents and their unfortunate consequences.

As an aquatic manager, the best way to achieve this is through proper training, as well as by training and informing the staff responsible for inspecting the facility. This allows for regular evaluations of your facility’s safety and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

 

That is why the Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change, in collaboration with the City of Lévis and the Lifesaving Society, produced four informative and educational videos on the maintenance and upkeep of aquatic facilities.