Whether you are swimming in a public pool or enjoying a relaxing moment in a public spa, water recreation is great way to have fun and stay healthy. Keeping that experience safe and healthy is the goal of Grant County Health Districts Pool and Spa Program. We permit all Grant County public pool and spa facilities and inspect year-round facilities twice a year and seasonal facilities once a year. Inspections focus on insuring proper pool or spa chemistry is maintained to prevent the spread of waterborne illnesses. Physical facilities are inspected for proper safety equipment in case of an emergency, proper construction to reduce accidents, and proper pool surveillance and doors, gates, and enclosures to prevent unsupervised entry by minors.
Questions or Concerns? If you have questions about pool or spa safety or permitting in Grant County, or a concern about a public facility, please contact one of our Water Recreation Safety staff by email at info@granthealth.org or by phone at 509-766-7960.
Additional Resources
- Grant County Health District Ordinance 2010-2
- Operating Permit Application For Public Water Recreation Facilities
- Grant County Health District Fee Schedule
- Pre-opening Checklist
- Pool Chemicals
- Creating Your Own Pool Signs (WA Department of Health)
- Fecal Incident Response Guidelines
- CDC’s Model Aquatic Health Code
- Washington State Department of Health – Water Recreational Facility Rules, Guidelines, and Resources
- Shallow Water Lifeguard Information