State Regulatory Requirements
Overview of Regulatory Requirements for Pool Sampling and Analysis
Facility Location |
Type |
Required Tests |
| New Jersey | Lake | E. Coli, pH (bays and oceans require Enterococcus) |
| New Jersey | Pool | Total Coliform, Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC), pH, Chlorine or Bromine* |
| New Jersey | Spa | Pseudomonas, HPC, Chlorine or Bromine* |
| Pennsylvania | Lake | E. Coli, pH |
| Pennsylvania | Pool or Spa | Coliform, pH, Chlorine or Bromine* |
| Pennsylvania - Bucks County | Pool or Spa | Coliform, HPC, pH, Chlorine or Bromine* |
*Cyanuric Acid for outdoor pools that use chemical
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