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Staphylococci in swimming pool water.

P B Crone, G H Tee

    The Journal of Hygiene
    |October 1, 1974
    PubMed
    Summary

    Swimming pool water quality monitoring revealed that staphylococci levels were not linked to bather load or chlorine. The best practice for staphylococci detection involves sampling water after a 10-hour rest period.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Public Health
    • Environmental Science

    Background:

    • Swimming pools are recreational water bodies requiring regular microbiological surveillance.
    • Staphylococci and coliforms are key indicators of potential water contamination and health risks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the prevalence of staphylococci and coliforms in swimming pool water.
    • To determine the relationship between staphylococci counts and factors like bathing load and chlorine concentration.
    • To establish a practical standard for staphylococci detection in pools.

    Main Methods:

    • Water samples from 89 swimming pools were collected over five years.
    • Membrane filtration technique was used to estimate staphylococci numbers.
    • Coliform organisms were also enumerated in a subset of samples.

    Main Results:

    • Staphylococci counts showed no significant correlation with bathing load or free chlorine levels.
    • Significant variation in staphylococcal counts was observed within different areas of the same pool.
    • Coliform organisms were examined in 338 samples.

    Conclusions:

    • A viable standard for staphylococci in pools is their absence from 100 ml of water.
    • This standard is applicable when pools are sampled after at least 10 hours of disuse.
    • Adequate filtration and chlorination are crucial for maintaining safe swimming pool water quality.

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