Cleaning Flood Affected Pools - Inspection
The following procedures should be addressed before the pool or
spa is used.
First Steps
- If pool fences and barriers have been washed away appropriate
barriers should be put in place to prevent accidental drowning (as
per AS1926.3).
- Add 20-30 litres of liquid chlorine to the pool to prevent
mosquitos from breeding.
- Next, the pool must be inspected to better understand the
issues and what needs to be done to fix the problems.
Pool and Spa Inspection
- Conduct a visual inspection of the pool area, barriers and
gates, safety equipment and the pool itself for broken or
malfunctioning equipment.
- Have a qualified electrician inspect and repair or replace
equipment or wiring that may be dmanaged including power supplies,
pumps, lighting, grounding etc.
- Have a qualified pool professional inspect, repair or replace
the pool equipment, pump, filter, chlorinator, cleaner, heaters and
other circulation or control equipment.
- Inspect all inlets and outlet fittings and check the condition
of the filter media.
- Empty and clean the skimmer basket(s).
- Remove debris, sweep, rinse and disinfect the coping and
surrounds around the pool including furniture and pool toys.
Flooded Pool
Decontamination Tips