Pools and Spas

Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) inspects and licenses public swimming pools. These inspections help protect the public from injury, keep diseases from spreading, and make sure people can swim in a safe and healthy environment.

View Lorain County Pool Inspections

Click here to view Lorain County Pool Inspections. On the side of the screen, click on “Recreational Water Inspections.”

Public Swimming Pools

LCPH inspects public swimming pools. A public swimming pool is an indoor or outdoor structure that public citizens may use to swim, dive, or bathe.

LCPH does not inspect swimming pools that belong to private homeowners (also called residential swimming pools).

Protect Yourself While Swimming

Get exercise and have fun while swimming. Follow tips from the CDC Healthy Swimming Guide to prevent water-related illness, injury, and drowning.

Information & Resources for Pool & Spa Operators

• CDC Fecal Incident Response Guidelines
• ODH Public Swimming Pools Website
• Cleaning Up Body Fluid Spills on Pool Surfaces
• Vomit and Blood in the Pool
• Pool Signage
• Lifeguard Duties and Safety Equipment
• Depth Markings and No Diving Signs
• Testing and Record Keeping
• Chemical Storage and Handling
• Injury & Incident Report Form
• Weekly Operational Report
• Critical Operational Items
• Plan Review Application
• Equipment Replacement Notification
• Approved Interior Surface Colors
• Approved Automatic Chemical Controllers

Pool & Spa Operators Training opportunities

• Pool and Hot Tub Alliance online courses and webinars
• Certified Pool Operator
• Aquatic Training Institute – Certified Pool Technician
• Taylor Technologies offers online courses
• VGB Compliance Training - YouTube

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