# R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-4: Chemical and bacteriological analyses of water

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-4
- **Heading:** Chemical and bacteriological analyses of water
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23-22 / Section 23-22-4

## Text

The department of health shall cause to be made chemical and bacteriological analyses of samples of water from each swimming pool and shall report its findings to the person maintaining that swimming pool and shall state in that report whether or not the condition of the water is detrimental to the health and safety of the users of the swimming pool. The first analyses of samples of water from a newly opened swimming pool shall be made within thirty (30) days after the receipt of an application for a license for that swimming pool.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-1 § 23-22-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-2 § 23-22-2. Rules and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-3 § 23-22-3. Periodic inspection of pools.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-4 § 23-22-4. Chemical and bacteriological analyses of water.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-5 § 23-22-5. Advice as to sanitary methods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-6 § 23-22-6. License required €” Term of license €” Application €” Fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-7 § 23-22-7. Issuance or denial of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-8 § 23-22-8. Suspension and revocation of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-9 § 23-22-9. Judicial review of license action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-10 § 23-22-10. Duplicate license €” Displaying license after suspension or revocation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-11 § 23-22-11. Access and inspection powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-12 § 23-22-12. Penalty for violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-13 § 23-22-13. Appropriations and disbursements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-14 § 23-22-14. Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-22_S23-22-14.md)

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