Can camp grounds and picnic areas have standing water?

• A. No, they must be well drained
• B. Yes
• C. Only during rain
• D. Only if drained

Answer: (A)

Outdoor spaces like campgrounds and picnic areas should be well drained so water doesn’t pool after rain. Standing water creates health and safety hazards: it attracts mosquitoes and other pests, makes surfaces slippery, and can contribute to contamination of food areas and equipment. By ensuring good drainage, water runs off or soaks away quickly, reducing these risks. Allowing water to remain or only draining under certain conditions doesn’t meet the safety standard, so the required practice is that the area remains well drained.