A new California bill calls for wave pools, now termed “wave basins” to create a set of guidelines separate from swimming pools and other amusement park facilities. The regulations for wave basins will include specific operational guidelines to cover operators, daily water quality testing (for pH balance and clarity) and daily maintenance and cleaning. There will be yet another committee hearing in early August following California State Assembly’s July 7, 2021 recommendation to pass the latest iteration of  Bill 441. The bill, initially introduced by Independent Assembly Member Chad Mayes of Palm Springs in February of this year, lays out health and safety regulations for the ever-growing number of wave pools across the state.  The move follows the September 30, 2020 veto by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsome of a separate bill advocating a re-terming of “wave pools” to “wave basins”. At the time of the veto, Newsome cited concern for … Continue reading Safety siren, mandatory leashes and more lifeguards make new California wave pool bill