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Effective May 26, 2011
There is a Voluntary Recall of Pool and Spa Suction Outlet Covers. Please click on the link to read the CPSC press release and see the names and photographs of the suction outlet covers being recalled. http://www.apsp.org/utility/showDocumentFile/?objectID=678
Public Interactive Water Features Rules Approved. See the Rules page for the text.
What We Do
This site provides information about the new safety and sanitation standards for pools, and link to other useful sites and information
The Department of State Health Services Environmental Health Program, Local Health Departments, Local Code Enforcement Offices and other governmental jurisdictions help to provide safety and sanitation of public swimming pools and spas in the state of Texas.
Should you have questions regarding the design or operation of swimming pools or spas, please contact your Local Health Department, local governmental authority, DSHS Regional Offices, or the Health Sanitation & Consumer Product Safety Group at (512) 834-6788.
Questions? Please email Katie Moore.
MAILING ADDRESS:
Policy, Standards, and Quality Assurance Unit
Health Sanitation & Consumer Product Safety Group MC 1987
Texas Department of State Health Services
P. O. Box 149347
Austin, Texas 78714-9347
Phone: (512) 834-6788
Fax: (512) 834-6707
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
(If shipping OVERNIGHT, only special service deliveries such as UPS or Federal Express [NOT USPS] are delivered to this address)
Policy, Standards, and Quality Assurance Unit
Health Sanitation & Consumer Product Safety Group MC 1987
The Exchange Building
8407 Wall Street
Austin, Texas 78754-4535
Map and Directions to The Exchange Building