Pool or Spa
The safety of public swimming pools in Hamilton County is a priority for sanitarians in Hamilton County Public Health’s Environmental Health Division. A licensing, inspection and education program helps ensure the safety of Hamilton County swimmers whether they’re enjoying a public pool or playing in their own backyard.
Licensing and Inspections
Each year, Hamilton County Public Health issues licenses for more than 380 public swimming pools, including municipal pools, swim clubs, and pools at hotels, spas, and apartment or condo complexes.
Required fees:
- Hamilton County General Health District fee(s):
Main Pool: $290.00
Spa, Baby Pool or additional pool: $190.00 - State fee(s):
Main Pool: $65.00
Spa, Baby Pool or additional pool: $40.00
To ensure the safety of swimmers and prevent the spread of waterborne illnesses, an extensive pre-operational inspection is conducted each year prior to the start of pool season and additional inspections are conducted throughout the remainder of the year. Hamilton County Public Health pool inspections:
- Ensure the safety of swimmers (especially children) from drowning, falls and injuries.
- Control and prevent transmission of waterborne diseases to swimmers through assurance of sanitizer concentrations (chlorine or bromine) and balanced pool chemistry (pH and alkalinity levels).
- Educate swimmers and pool staff about safety and hygiene practices in pool settings.
During inspections, sanitarians check:
- chemistry and water clarity
- safety equipment
- depth markers
- turn-over rates
- records
- emergency phone and security fence
- secure main drain gates
- diving boards and life guards
- restrictive access/self closing, self latching gate