This is a refresher series on camps, pools, and bathing beaches to help local public health staff prepare for their spring and summer months. One in-person and two virtual options are available. Each option offers the same program.
Learning Objectives
Describe how to comply with beach regulations regarding water quality thresholds, proper signage, and reporting requirements
Explain how to report beach closures to MDPH through the online beach data portal
Describe recreational camp requirements and data findings in the past year
Explain the Minimum Standards for Swimming Pools per 105 CMR 435.00 and what to expect with the pending regulation updates.
Program Agenda
Wednesday, April 1st - In-person at Devens Deadline: Friday, March 20th
| 8:30am - 9:00am | Registration and Networking Breakfast |
| 9:00am to 9:50am | Beaches/Toxicology Program |
| 9:50am - 10:50am | Pools |
| 10:50am -11:00am | Break |
| 11:00am to 12:30pm | Camps |
| 12:30pm | Lunch |
Tuesday, April 14th, 9am to 12:30pm - Virtual
| 9:00am to 9:50am | Beaches/Toxicology Program |
| 9:50am - 10:50am | Pools |
| 10:50am -11:00am | Break |
| 11:00am to 12:30pm | Camps |
Wednesday, April 15th, 1pm to 4:30pm - Virtual
| 1pm to 1:50pm | Pools |
| 1:50pm - 2:50pm | Beaches/Toxicology Program |
| 2:50pm - 3:00pm | Break |
| 3:00pm to 4:30pm | Camps |