The Environmental Health Department is responsible for approximately 100 public pools and spas in the City of Nashua. These facilities undergo annual licensing, routine inspections, water sampling, plan reviews, and training seminars.
Inspection Items
Routine inspections consist of:
Operation of pool equipment
Presence of test kits and operation logs
Safety equipment requirements
Basic pool side testing for:
pH
Total alkalinity
Total dissolved solids
Calcium hardness
Algae
Sanitizer levels
Water Sample Testing
During pool visits a water sample is collected and tested by the department’s lab for the presence of: