Swimming Facilities - Illinois Department of Public Health
In order to minimize these risks, the Illinois Department of Public Health requires the state's 3,500 swimming facilities to meet water quality and safety standards, including engineering design standards that apply to pools, spas, water supplies, bather preparation areas, and water treatment systems.
Private Water & Closed Loop Wells - Illinois Department of Public Health
In the private water and closed loop systems program, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) administers the licensing of water well and pump installation contractors and regulates the construction, modification and sealing of all water wells, …
Water Safety - Illinois
In order to minimize the risks associated with swimming, IDPH requires the state's 3,500 swimming pools and spas meet water quality and safety standards. IDPH enforces these rules and regulations through plan approvals and inspections.
Community Water Fluoridation - Illinois Department of Public Health
The Division of Oral Health works closely with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to monitor community water safety, provide education and technical expertise to the water supply operators in order to keep fluoride levels optimal.
NON-COMMUNITY PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM …
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) oversees construction and operation of non-community public water systems to make sure water is safe to drink and use. However, as legal manager of the water system, it is your job to monitor drinking water quality.
the Illinois Department of Public Health is marking Healthy and Safe Swimming Week by reminding the public to take precautions to avoid risks such as drowning, spreading disease, and pool chemical injuries.
PART 820 SWIMMING FACILITY CODE : Sections Listing
The General Assembly's Illinois Administrative Code database includes only those rulemakings that have been permanently adopted. This menu will point out the Sections on which an emergency rule (valid for a maximum of 150 days, usually until replaced by a permanent rulemaking) exists.
Water Illness Prevention Week - idph.state.il.us
May 21, 2007 · These outbreaks underscore the continuing need to educate people about recreational water illness prevention to ensure a healthy swimming experience. Awareness of recreational water illnesses (RWIs) and healthy swimming behaviors play an important role in stopping transmission of RWIs.
A-Z Topics List - Illinois
Access information on quality and safety measures, charges for procedures and conditions, patient satisfaction, and nurse staffing. Hospital Health Alert Network
Lead In Water - Illinois Department of Public Health
IDPH recommends following these important steps identified by USEPA to reduce lead in drinking water: Have your water tested. Since you cannot see, taste, or smell lead dissolved in water, testing is the only sure way of telling whether lead is present. Learn if you have a lead service line.