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Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) Announcements

Thank you for your interest in the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC), a collaborative effort of public health, academia, and industry working to protect individuals, families, and communities from preventable waterborne diseases and injuries through evidence-based guidance. Read below for the latest information.

December 13, 2012

New

The Monitoring and Testing Module is open for public comment through February 10, 2013.

You may also notice the website’s new look! We have redesigned the site and will be making further changes in the coming months as the MAHC continues its evolution.

Reminders

Each newly posted module has a short synopsis or abstract highlighting the most critical recommendations.

All modules are available on the Modules for Review page.

To learn more about public comments, visit the Public Comment Process page.

October 9, 2012

Public comment period closing October 14

The public comment period for three MAHC modules will close this Sunday, October 14:

Learn how to submit public comments.

View all of the MAHC modules.

August 15, 2012

New Fact Sheet: Model Aquatic Health Code

Download and print our new fact sheet, "The Model Aquatic Health Code: Making Swimming Healthy and Safe". [PDF - 2 pages]

July 23, 2012

Update

The public comment period for the Lifeguarding and Bather Supervision Module has been extended to accommodate requests for additional time after the end of the busy swim season. The public comment period will now close on October 14, 2012.

New

Participate in a free webinar on preventing drowning, injuries, and the spread of recreational water illnesses through the Model Aquatic Health Code. Hosted by the Network for Public Health Law, the webinar features Lieutenant Commander Jasen Kunz of CDC and Doug Farquhar of the National Conference for State Legislatures.

Click here for more information and to register for the FREE webinar, held on August 16, 2012 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET).

July 20, 2012

New

The Contamination Burden Module is open for public comment through October 14, 2012.

The Facility Design and Construction Module is open for public comment through October 14, 2012.

Reminder

Each newly posted MAHC module also has a short synopsis or abstract highlighting the most critical recommendations. Please visit the MAHC Module Abstracts page for more information.

May 31, 2012

New

The Lifeguarding and Bather Supervision Module is open for public comment through July 30, 2012. (Update: This public comment period has been extended through October 14, 2012.)

Reminder

Each newly posted MAHC module also has a short synopsis or abstract highlighting the most critical recommendations. Please visit the MAHC Module Abstracts page for more information.

February 28, 2012

New

The Disinfection and Water Quality Module is open for public comment through April 27, 2012.

Reminder

Each newly posted MAHC module also has a short synopsis or abstract highlighting the most critical recommendations. Please visit the MAHC Module Abstracts page for more information.

December 7, 2011

New

The Regulatory Program Administration Module is open for public comment through February 5, 2011.

Reminder

Each newly posted MAHC module also has a short synopsis or abstract highlighting the most critical recommendations. Please visit the MAHC Module Abstracts page for more information.

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November 16, 2011

New

Find out the latest update on progress with the MAHC by watching a 1-hour presentation by Doug Sackett, Director of the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC), which was presented at the World Aquatic Health™ Conference in Seattle on October 14, 2011. Watch this presentation (courtesy of the National Swimming Pool Foundation) and others for free by going to the new MAHC Presentation and Webinars page.

The Preface, User Guide, and Glossary have been revised following their first 60-day public comment period. They are now posted for viewing, not public comment.

Reminder

The public comment period for the MAHC Risk Management/Safety Module closes this Friday, November 18, at midnight EST. Get your comments in now so you can influence the revision of this important module.

Upcoming

The Regulatory Program Administration Module is now in CDC clearance. We anticipate that it will be ready to be posted for public comment in the next month.

October 31, 2011

The following technical modules are now available for public comment:

The Facility Maintenance and Operation Module is open for public comment through December 29, 2011.
The Hygiene Facilities Module is open for public comment through December 29, 2011.
The Preface, User Guide, and Glossary have been revised following the first 60-day public comment period. They are currently in CDC clearance and are expected to be posted for viewing, not public comment, within the next month.
The Regulatory Program Administration Module is in final editing by the MAHC Editor and is expected to go into CDC clearance in the next several weeks.

Each newly posted MAHC module also has a short synopsis or abstract highlighting the most critical recommendations. Please visit the MAHC Module Abstracts page for more information.

September 16, 2011

The following technical modules are now available for public comment:

The Risk Management/Safety Module is open for public comment through November 18, 2011.
The Facility Maintenance and Operation Module and the Hygiene Facilities Module are in final CDC clearance and should be posted for public comment within the next several weeks.

Each newly posted MAHC module also has a short synopsis or abstract highlighting the most critical recommendations. Please visit the MAHC Module Abstracts page for more information.

April 13, 2011

The following technical modules are now available for public comment:

The Ventilation and Air Quality Module is open for public comment through June 12, 2011.
The Operator Training Module has been re-posted after addressing the first round of public comments. It will be open again for public comment when the complete MAHC is posted and is made available now as a resource for those updating their pool codes in the near future.

Each newly posted MAHC module also has a short synopsis or abstract highlighting the most critical recommendations. Please visit the MAHC Module Abstracts page for more information.

We also have a new "MAHC In the News" feature with webinars, magazines, and other MAHC news items that have been published by external groups about the MAHC effort. Please visit out MAHC Newsroom for the latest updates.

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September 15, 2010

Based on partner feedback, the closing date for public comments on the Operator Training Module has been extended until October 31, 2010.

July 27, 2010

The following technical module is now available for public comment:

The Operator Training Module is open for public comment through September 25, 2010.

October 10, 2008

Model Aquatic Health Code News - October 10, 2008 [PDF - 1 page]
Announces release for public comment of MAHC modules 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 (Preface, User Guide, Definitions) and module 8.0 Annex supporting module 6.5 Fecal/Vomit/Blood Contamination Response.

These modules include the MAHC preface, guidelines for MAHC use, and an initial list of definitions to be used with the MAHC. The Annex contains explanations and references supporting the Fecal/Vomit /Blood Contamination

October 1, 2008

Model Aquatic Health Code News - October 1, 2008 [PDF - 1 page]
Announces release for public comment of MAHC module 6.0 Policies and Management; 6.5 Fecal/Vomit/Blood Contamination Response.

This module covers response guidelines for the disinfection of water and surfaces following contamination with feces, vomit or blood.