New Mexico Pool Regulations

(Effective 8/01/2016)

The Environmental Improvement Board adopted new regulations on May 13, 2016. The new regulations became effective August 1, 2016. To download a copy of the new regulations, click the following links:

7.18.1 NMAC PUBLIC AQUATIC VENUES: GENERAL PROVISIONS

 7.18.2 NMAC PUBLIC AQUATIC VENUES: FEES

The Model Aquatics Health Code is incorperated in the New Mexico Regulations by reference.  A copy of the Model Aquatics Health Code (MAHC) by clicking Following links

Model Aquatics Health Code “MAHC”

Model Aquatics Health Code Annex

                         Rescources for New Regulations

 Presentation on Major Changes

New Inspection Form

New Inspection Form Cheat Sheet

Changes for Existing Aquatic Facilities

Aquatics Facility Operation Plan Template

Daily Opening Checklist Example

Swimming Pool Daily Log Sheet Example

Frequently Asked Questions

2018 Annual Opening Checklist

2018 Annual Letter

Program E-mail  Aquatics.Program@state.nm.us

                                     Old Swimming Pool Regulations

•  7.18.2 NMAC PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND BATHS: GENERAL PROVISIONS
•  7.18.3 NMAC PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND BATHS: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
•  7.18.4 NMAC PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND BATHS: MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
•  7.18.5 NMAC PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND BATHS: FEES