Complete the VDH Public Aquatic Facility Proposed Regulations Survey by August 14

Monday, August 3, 2026/Categories: News Board

In response to Chapter 53 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is convening a stakeholder workgroup representing owners, operators, and interested parties of public aquatic venues.  

Prior to the implementation of Chapter 53, a workgroup was convened to review and amend the Regulations Governing Tourist Establishment Swimming Pools and Other Public Pools (12VAC5‑460) and the Swimming Pool Regulations Governing the Posting of Water Quality Test Results (12VAC5‑462). The proposed regulations included with this survey reflect the commitment and hard work of that original public pool workgroup. To honor their vision for the future of public aquatic venue regulation, these proposed changes are being shared with stakeholders for review and comment. 

VDH invites you to complete the VDH Public Aquatic Facility Regulations Survey (also accessible via https://redcap.link/8jtyxkb5).

Please complete the survey and share it with anyone that you think would be interested or impacted by the proposed regulation by August 14, 2026. The survey will close at 5pm August 14th.

VDH Contact: Briana Bill, Briana.Bill@vdh.virginia.gov