What is the minimum turnover time for physical therapy pools?

The minimum turnover time for physical therapy pools is designed to ensure that the water quality is maintained at safe levels for users. A turnover time of 6 hours is sufficient to ensure that the pool's filtration and circulation systems can process the entire volume of water in the pool, allowing for the removal of contaminants and the maintenance of appropriate chemical balance.

This timeframe is important for therapeutic pools, as they may be used frequently and by various individuals, increasing the likelihood of contamination. Adequate turnover facilitates the effective operation of disinfection systems and helps prevent the spread of pathogens, thereby protecting the health and safety of users.

Shorter turnover times, such as 2 hours or 30 minutes, would not allow sufficient time for thorough filtration and disinfection, while an 8-hour turnover time, although effective, might be unnecessarily lengthy for physical therapy settings where timely access is important. Therefore, 6 hours stands as an appropriate standard for ensuring safety and water quality in physical therapy pools.