AWRR waters shall be maintained in as clear a condition as practical. In every portion of all artificially constructed swimming/wading areas, the water shall be sufficiently clear so that during all periods of use, the body of a person on any part of the bottom shall be readily visible at one or more lifeguard stations. The DEHS shall order the closure of the water contact areas for those facilities less than 20,000 square feet, failing to meet Administrative Code § 65527. For AWRR greater than 20,000 square feet, or in existing AWRR where natural occurring conditions, i.e., clay bottom, aquatic plant growths, interfere with ready compliance with the above clarity standards, the DEHS may allow for temporary substitute safety measures, including additional lifeguard supervision, if it appears that such additional temporary safety measures will sufficiently compensate for the turbid water condition, so as to adequately protect bathers’ safety, until effective and approved permanent corrective measures are developed. If such additional safety measures are not deemed effective, the swimming area shall be closed upon order of the DEHS until such time as the water clarity has improved to an acceptable level. Acceptable shall mean that a six inch black disk on a white background is clearly visible at a minimum depth of four and one-half feet.
(Ord. 3105, passed - -1986)