Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 3. |
Subtitle 17. SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS |
Chapter 10.17.01. Public Swimming Pools and Spas |
Sec. 10.17.01.31. Filter Backwash Water and Deck Drainage Disposal
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A. An owner shall ensure that:
(1) The disposal of filter backwash water and pool or spa wastewater conforms with:
(a) COMAR 09.20.01;
(b) Local sanitary code requirements; and
(c) Discharge requirements of COMAR 26.08.01-26.08.04; and
(2) Deck drainage disposal conforms with:
(a) COMAR 09.20.01; and
(b) Local plumbing code requirements.
B. An owner may not return filter backwash water or other wastewater to a pool or spa, except for filter backwash water that has been filtered to remove particulates and treated to eliminate coliform bacteria and waterborne pathogens.