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SEC. 43A-20.   QUALITY OF WATER; PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC POOLS.
   (a)   Water quality. A manager of operations, a manager of premises on which a public or semi-public pool is located, and the owner of a public or semi-public pool must comply with the water quality standards in Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 265, Subchapter L, Subsection 265.204 and Figure 265.204(a), as amended.
   (b)   Disinfectant. In a public or semi-public pool disinfectant capable of killing bacteria and algae, but not harmful to humans, shall be added to the pool water through a continuous feed machine. If chlorine or bromine is used, a residual level shall be maintained consistent with the levels in Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 265, Subchapter L, Subsection 265.204 and Figure 265.204(a), as amended.
   (c)   Algae. A public or semi-public pool must be kept free of algae.
   (d)   Circulation. The recirculation system of a public or semi-public pool must be in operation at all times.
   (e)   Heating. Hot water must not enter a public or semi-public pool at a temperature exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
   (f)   Level. Fresh water must be added to a public or semi-public pool at a rate that will keep the pool water at a level sufficient to allow skimming devices or overflow gutters to work properly.
   (g)   Cleaning. The walls, floors, equipment, and appurtenant facilities of a public or semi-public pool must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. (Ord. 15256; 16271; 30090)