title: Surveillance data from public spa inspections--United States, May-September 2002.
abstract: Approximately 5 million public and private hot tubs, whirlpools, and spas are used in the United States. Extensive spa use combined with inadequate maintenance contribute to recreational water illnesses (RWIs) caused by pathogens such as Pseudomonas spp., Legionella spp., and Mycobacterium spp. In the United States, local environmental health inspectors periodically inspect public spas to determine their compliance with local or state health regulations. During inspections for regulatory compliance, data pertaining to spa water chemistry, filtration and recirculation, and management and operations are collected. This report summarizes spa inspection data from six sites in the United States during May 1-September 1, 2002. The findings underscore the utility of these data for public health decision-making and the need for increased training and vigilance by operators to ensure high-quality spa water for use by the public.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D006875:Hydrotherapy / Q000592:standards; D011633:Public Facilities / Q000592:standards; D011786:Quality Control; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014871:Water Microbiology / Q000592:standards; D014873:Water Pollutants / Q000032:analysis; D018508:Water Purification / Q000592:standards
chemical_list: D014873:Water Pollutants