Upcoming SDML EVENTS

June

HUMAN RESOURCE  SCHOOL, Pierre

FINANCE OFFICERS'  SCHOOL, Pierre

BUILDING OFFICIALS'  SUMMER TRAINING, Sturgis

ELECTRIC GOLF  TOURNAMENT, Madison

SDML BOARD OF  DIRECTORS MEETING,  Yankton

BUDGET TRAINING, Pierre

ATTORNEYS' JOINT  LUNCHEON AND MEETING,  Sioux Falls

Pool Testing Guidelines

Swimming pools should be tested for  coliform bacteria during each week  of operation. All pool samples should be tested for total  coliform, which is an indicator bacteria for drinking water  and pools.

Total Coliform Negative means that no coliform bacteria  were found and the water is safe.

Total Coliform Positive means that coliform bacteria  were found.

Two or more consecutive positive samples indicates a  general trend of bacteria presence in the pool. Corrective  measures should be taken, such as super-chlorination,  to prevent a health related incident caused by poor water  quality.

Municipal swimming pools are not regulated by the State  of South Dakota.  iStock.com/Jane_Kelly