Pool Safety

Each year thousands of Pierce County residents swim in public swimming pools at parks, hotels, athletic clubs, apartment complexes and schools. If not properly operated and maintained these pools and spas may create public health hazards. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department promotes recreational water safety within the community by:

Reviewing plans of all new and remodeled public swimming pools and spas;
Educating pool and spa operators about health and safety issues;
Conducting routine inspections; and
Investigating reports of illness and potential safety hazards.

The following links provide you with swimming pool and spa safety information:

Educational Opportunities and Materials Download various educational materials including pool and spa rules.

Newsplash Newsletter
This quarterly newsletter is provided to operators of public swimming pools and spas in Pierce County. Visit this section to review recent editions of Newsplash.

Plan Review Process
Visit this section for plan review information and application materials. Plan review is required prior to the construction of any new public swimming pool, spa, wading pool or spray park. It is also needed before remodeling an existing facility.

Pool Safety Resources
Check here for lots of useful links to other pool safety websites.

Water Recreation Facility Regulations
Visit this section to review the Washington State rules and regulations governing public water recreation facilities.

Last Updated: Feb 22, 2010 8:41 AM