Environmental Health's Recreational Health Program is responsible for the enforcement of state and local health codes to ensure all public swimming pools and spas are maintained in a safe and healthful manner. Public pools and spas are licensed and inspected by Environmental Health Specialists in order to prevent the occurrence of diseases related to pathogenic organisms such as Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and E Coli and injuries like slipping, falling, and accidental entrapment. BCEH has approximately 300 public pools and spas in operation at apartments, hotels, and health clubs.
Access the California Department of Public Health Recreational Health website.
Applications may be submitted by emailing the Environmental Health Division.
Recreational Health Documents
Access documents concerning the operation of public swimming pools, plan check for new installation or pool remodel, signage posting requirements, and a list of pool and spa fees.