Pool resources

Download resources for operating and maintaining your licensed pool:

• Suction outlet cover/grate installation log 
  
  • As of August 2026, Minnesota Department of Health requires pool operators to keep an installation log for Suction Outlet Fitting Assembly (SOFA) suction system flow covers/grates.
  • You must maintain a log of drain of cover/grate installations and replacements.
• Pool operations manual
  • The manual provides requirements for pool equipment and procedures.
  • You must keep your manual on site.
• Pool checklist
  • Review the checklist daily.
• Pool chemistry requirements
  • This is a list of required and ideal standards for water chemistry.
• Water quality log
  
  • You are required to log your water quality daily. This is an example of a form you can use.
• Fecal incident response recommendations
  • These are guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control for responding to a fecal incident in your pool.
• Cold plunge pool factsheet
  • This factsheet is an overview of rules for cold plunge pools. You will be redirected to the Minnesota Department of Health website.