What to Expect During a Public Pool or Spa Inspection

Environmental Health Services sends out inspectors to make sure public pools, spas, and spray grounds are safe and meet requirements.

Keep in mind:

• Inspections are not scheduled in advance

During the inspection

Environmental Health Services inspectors will visit the location and check:

• Water quality
• Equipment
• Surrounding area (like gates or decks)
• Operating records

Learn more about the requirements for operating a pool, spa, or spray ground on our website under How to Operate a Public Pool, Spa, or Spray ground.

After the inspection

We’ll give you our inspection report. We may give it to you in person or mail it if you weren’t there for the inspection.

If we find violations during our inspection, the report will say:

• What you need to fix (and which laws have been broken)
• When we will follow up with a reinspection

If we find major violations and need to close your pool, we will call you and may call your pool service company (if we have that information).

Reinspections

If we found violations during an inspection, our inspector will come back to make sure you fixed the problems. Then we will give you a reinspection report.

If we still find violations, we will set another reinspection date. You will be charged for this reinspection and any time spent fixing the violations.

If we keep finding violations after that, we may:

• Suspend or revoke your permit to operate the pool, spa, or spray ground
• Close the facility