MAHC Health Promotion Materials

CDC is working with public health and industry representatives across the United States to prevent drowning, injuries, and the spread of recreational water illnesses at public swimming pools and spas by building a Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC). The MAHC will serve as a model and guide for local and state agencies needing to update or implement swimming pool and spa code, rules, regulations, guidance, law, or standards governing the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and other treated or disinfected aquatic facilities.

Below you will find a variety of resources to help you learn more about the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC).

MAHC Fact Sheet

NEW! The Model Aquatic Health Code: Making Swimming Healthy and Safe [PDF - 2 pages]

MAHC Presentations and Webinars

Visit our Presentations and Webinars page to view currently available MAHC presentations.

• Watch the FREE video of Tracynda Davis of the National Swimming Pool Foundation and MAHC Steering Committee member presenting on the Model Aquatic Health Code at AD-HOC, an event for designers, health officials and contractors.
• The FREE video "Model Aquatic Health Code Update" presented by the MAHC’s Director, Doug Sackett, has been added courtesy of the National Swimming Pool Foundation.

Where Can I Get More Information and Assistance?

For questions or comments about the Model Aquatic Health Code, please email MAHC@cdc.gov.

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