District 4 Public Health aims to minimize illness and injuries associated with contaminated or hazardous conditions in or around public swimming pools. Our Environmental Health Offices are responsible for regulating public swimming pools by administering permits, overseeing construction and regulations their governing operation. Our goal is to ensure that pools are safe and enjoyable for the community.
Public Swimming Pool Inspection Scores
Environmental Health inspections help protect the public. Search for the inspection scores of establishments near you.
Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations
State of Georgia Rules and Regulations Public Swimming Pools, Spas, and Recreational Water Parks
Please note that some Counties in Georgia are Home Rule Counties when it comes to Public Swimming Pool. See below link for those Counties. You will need to contact those Local Environmental Health Office for those specific rules. Regulation Authority by County.
Swimming Pool Applications
To acquire a permit for public swimming, please submit the following to your county’s Environmental Health Office via mail:
- To construct or build a public swimming pool, complete this application and submit plans (including the bathhouse and subdivision plat, if applicable), as well as a Pool Hydraulic Analysis Worksheet.
- For daily operation of a seasonal or year-round public swimming pool, complete this application and a Verification of Residency for Public Benefits Application.
- To modify an existing swimming pool, submit this application with all changes and support documentation.
Preparing for Pool Season
All public swimming pools are required to have an opening inspection before the pools can be used. If the pool closes for any extended period of they must receive a seasonal re-opening inspection. The Certified Pool Operator should request this inspection as soon as possible due to a high volume of pools may be attempting to open at same time.
Our Local Environmental Health Offices are responsible for conducting routine inspections on all permitted public pools. If your pool is not staffed during normal operating hours please be prepared to provide our employees access to the pool enclosure and the contact information of your Certified Pool Operator.
Change of Ownership
If your pool has changed ownership, the previous owner’s permit is no longer valid. Please submit the following to your local Environmental Health Office via mail:
- A completed operational permit application
- A completed Verification of Residency for Public Benefits Application
Failure to obtain a new operational permit after a change of ownership may result in additional fees as well as administrative and/or legal action.