A.
Samples of lake bathing waters shall be taken at the
inlet(s) and bathing areas. Samples shall also be obtained at outlets
when sufficient discharge is occurring. Additional samples shall also
be obtained at any critical points subject to known or possible pollution
from developments, individual dwellings, streams or other sources.
B.
Sufficient samples should be taken at weekly intervals.
However, the time between samplings shall not exceed two weeks.
C.
A program of sampling shall be instituted at least
one week before Memorial Day and shall continue in a manner as prescribed
herein until the end of the bathing season.
D.
Whenever possible, samples shall be obtained during
or soon after peak bathing load periods.
E.
Physical conditions noted at the time of sampling
shall be recorded on a suitable form, including the sample number,
name of collector, source, location, time of sampling, water and air
temperature, wind direction and velocity, bathing load and the possible
effect of recent rainfall on bacteriological quality.
F.
Samples shall be obtained at depths representative
of the body of water in use for bathing. The method of sampling shall
be in accordance with procedures as found in Standard Methods for
the Examination of Water and Sewage, current edition.
G.
Samples shall be taken by the local Health Officer
or Sanitarian or by persons authorized by or under the supervision
of the laboratories responsible for the analyses.
H.
In the event that any samples demonstrate any unsafe,
unhealthy or unsanitary bacterial condition, the Health Officer of
the Borough of Rockaway shall have the power to close any affected
beach and to post notices advising the public of such closing.
A.
Bacteriological analyses of bathing lake waters shall
be made by laboratories acceptable to the New Jersey State Department
of Health. In addition, all laboratories doing such analyses shall
be thoroughly familiar with all requirements contained herein.
B.
Bacteriological analyses of bathing lake waters determining
the presence and density of organisms of the coliform group shall
either conform to:
C.
As an aid to interpretation of the results, agar plate
counts shall be made in accordance with Standard Methods; one milliliter
shall be plated on at least two plates and the resultant counts averaged
arithmetically.
D.
When the arithmetic average coliform MPN of a set
of samples taken at any particular time exceeds 2,400 per milliliter,
another set of samples shall be taken as soon as possible from the
same locations. If the arithmetic average of this set of samples still
remains above 2,400 per 100 milliliters, a sanitary survey shall be
instituted by the local Health Officer or laboratory responsible for
the analyses, provided that the local Health Officer will accept the
inspection findings of such laboratories.
E.
pH values of every sample obtained shall be determined
as an aid to interpretation of bacteriological results.
F.
Determination of turbidity, color and odor should
also be made as an aid to the interpretation of quality of bathing
lake waters. Such determination shall be in accordance with Standard
Methods.
A.
Where dressing rooms and bathhouses are made available
to the bathing public and when used simultaneously by both sexes,
such structures shall consist of two sections, entirely separated
by partitions.
B.
Floors of all dressing and locker rooms shall be constructed
of smooth, finished material impervious to moisture. Floors shall
have sufficient pitch or be constructed so as to permit proper drainage
after washing down. Walk areas used by patrons shall be of nonslip
construction.
C.
Walls and partitions of all dressing rooms and bathhouses
shall be of smooth, impervious material. If walls of wood or other
similar materials are used, all cracks and joints shall be filled
and the surface kept finished with paint, creosote or other sanitary
waterproof coating. Partitions between dressing rooms should terminate
a sufficient distance above the floor to permit flushing of the entire
floor area.
D.
All furniture used in dressing rooms shall be of simple
character and easily cleaned. Lockers, where provided, shall be properly
ventilated and be of verminproof construction with tight joints.
E.
All dressing rooms, bathhouses and appurtenances shall
be kept clean and orderly at all times, A suitable disinfectant shall
be used at daily intervals on floors, walls, seats and other interior
portions of dressing rooms and bathhouses. Foot baths are not required.
A.
An adequate number of conveniently located and properly
designated toilets shall be provided for each sex. Readily accessible
washing facilities should be provided.
B.
Flush-type toilets should be used, provided that wastewaters
can be disposed of properly. If soil, groundwater conditions, location
or space limitation do not permit the use of flush-type toilets, properly
constructed and located privies or chemical toilets may be used, subject,
however, to local ordinances.
C.
Floors, walls and fixtures shall be constructed of
durable, easily cleaned material.
D.
All toilets, lavatories and showers shall be cleaned
and disinfected daily and kept in good repair. Toilets shall be kept
supplied with a sufficient amount of toilet tissue. Lavatories shall
be supplied with soap and suitable receptacles for disposal of paper
towels. Common towels shall not be permitted.
A.
Whenever possible, a water supply should be obtained
from an approved public system. Where private wells are used, such
wells shall be located and constructed so as to prevent surface or
subsurface contamination.
B.
Any water used or available for use for drinking or
culinary purposes or for the cleaning of utensils used in preparing
or serving food or drink for public consumption shall be of a quality
safe for such use and shall meet the standard of quality fixed by
the New Jersey State Department of Health.
A.
Any toilet or receptacle for human excrement shall
be constructed and maintained so that flies cannot gain access to
the excremental matter contained therein, and such excremental matter
shall at all times be prevented from flowing over or upon the surface
of the ground and shall be prevented from gaining access to any of
the waters of this state.
B.
No dishwater, shower water, drainage from plumbing
fixtures or other foul or putrescible waste liquids shall be permitted
to accumulate on the surface of the ground or be disposed of in a
manner that will pollute any water supply or create a nuisance.
A.
There shall be at least one competent lifeguard (as
hereafter defined) on, duty at all times when the area is open for
bathing and stationed at least every 500 feet of visible bathing area
shoreline.
B.
Lifeguards.
(1)
A "competent lifeguard" shall be defined as a person
holding a valid Senior Red Cross Certificate or equivalent. Additional
lifeguards, if required, shall be considered competent if so judged
by the senior lifeguard in charge.
(2)
All persons acting as lifeguards shall be capable
swimmers, proficient in lifesaving and artificial respiration procedures.
C.
All lifeguards on duty shall be identified by distinguishing
apparel, emblems or signs.
D.
E.
Regularly serviced fire extinguishers meeting the
requirement of the Fire Underwriters Association shall be at locations
where food is prepared.
F.
There shall be available a sufficient number of life
rings at least 14 inches in diameter with 50 to 75 feet of one-fourth-inch
manila line firmly attached to each ring. Life rings shall be properly
stored and readily accessible.
G.
Where bathing is permitted a distance greater than
100 feet from the bathing shoreline, floats or towers, there shall
be provided at least one stable, flat bottom, square stern boat, 12
feet or more in length and equipped with oars and oar locks, one pole
and one ring. Such boats shall be located so as to be immediately
available and shall be used for their intended purposes only. If because
of the shape or nature of a bathing area adequate coverage can be
effected by tower(s) or raft(s) or similar devices for lifeguards,
they may be considered satisfactory in lieu of boat(s).
H.
Safety regulations pertaining to swimming and boating
shall be conspicuously posted at each waterfront. At every bathing
beach where safe limits are required, such limits shall be marked
by buoys, poles or other markers located not over 100 feet apart and
of a type visible to bathers from a distance of at least 100 feet
and there shall be provided suitable signs on the beach describing
such markers and stating that they indicate the limits of safe bathing.
I.
Diving towers, when provided, shall be rigidly constructed
and properly anchored at the bottom with sufficient bracing to ensure
stability under the heaviest possible load.
J.
Fixed platforms shall be constructed with visible
one-foot air space. There shall be as little underwater construction
as is consistent with strength, and all braces and struts shall be
designed to prevent entanglement or trapping of bathers beneath fixed
platforms and floats.
K.
At least 13 feet free and unobstructed headroom shall
be provided above diving boards and towers.
L.
No diving board or platform available for use by the
general public should be more than 10 feet above the water level.
The minimum water depth below any diving board or platform shall be
10 feet.
M.
Springboards, diving platforms and floats shall be
covered with cocoa matting, carpeting or other nonslip material whenever
necessary. The use of canvas for such purpose is not recommended.
N.
When night bathing is allowed, adequate lighting shall
be provided so that lifeguards can observe all parts of the bathing
area and appurtenances without being blinded by glare.