Our Environmental Health Department develops and releases an Aquatic Newsletter for aquatic facilities and public health partners for the the southeast central region of North Dakota. Below is the contents from Volume 2.
Released May 28, 2025
Promoting Aquatic Safety: Resources from CVHD
As a recipient of the Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant, Central Valley Health District (CVHD) is proud to support healthy swimming practices and drowning prevention in our communities.
To help promote aquatic safety, CVHD has created an informational handout designed to educate the public on safe swimming habits. A digital version is attached to this newsletter for your convenience.
We encourage you to share this handout by posting it on your facility’s website and social media channels. CVHD will also distribute printed copies to each facility. Additional copies may be requested while supplies last, or you may print more as needed.
CVHD is also partnering with local public health units across the Southeast Central Region of North Dakota to distribute the handout at outdoor recreational water sites and to the broader public.
If you have creative ideas for sharing this important information, we’d love to hear from you!
Reminder: Water Body Sampling Requirements for Seasonal Aquatic Facilities – 2025 Season
As a reminder, before opening for the 2025 season, each water body at a seasonal aquatic facility must have a satisfactory water sample on file.
Monthly Sampling Requirement:
- Once in operation, each water body must have a water sample submitted by the 15th of every month.
Example:
- If a facility plans to open on May 30th, a satisfactory pre-opening water sample is still required.
- This sample can be collected after May 15th, as the facility was not operational prior to that date.
- A separate June sample must be submitted by June 15th, even if a May sample was submitted just before opening.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Seasonal Facilities: Please contact CVHD with planned opening date, hours of operation and schedule including swim lessons.
LINKS & RESOURCES
Healthy and Safe Swimming Week Campaign Materials
Aquatic Newsletter, Volume 2 (PDF):
