The maintenance and operation of public swimming pools falls under the primary authority of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Health Division, formerly Public Health Department. Yet, Michigan Department of Agriculture regulates the use of pesticides, which includes some chemicals used in swimming pool maintenance. Therefore, public pool operations require that the owner and operator comply with both departments’ rules governing the safe and lawful operation of swimming pools. This manual is intended to prepare pesticide applicators in category 5A, swimming pool pest management, for applicator certification under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451, Part 83, Pesticide Control. Read the introduction to this manual to understand your responsibilities for obtaining the.
