There are 33 swimming pools and spas tested by the Pollution Control team. Regular testing is essential to ensure effective disinfection and treatment of the water. Each site is tested every 3 weeks by the Pollution Control Officer who will also audit the pool operators testing programme whilst they are there. Officers carry out pool side tests for free and combined chlorine, ph, cyanuric acid and bromine. Samples are sent to the Central Public Health Laboratory for bacteriological analysis.
Officers also advise pool staff on good practices relating to pool hygiene and safety.
Simple policies, such as banning outdoor footwear, and showering prior to using the pool are effective ways of improving the quality of the pool water. Drinking Water Monitoring Ealing Council is under a duty to keep informed about the quality of water supplied to premises in its Borough. Water Companies supply their monitoring results to the Pollution Control team and meet with the Officers to discuss recent results. There are three Water Companies supplying the Borough. The Government has set standards for drinking water which the Water Companies must meet.