Swimming Pools and Spas

The department contracts with the Iowa Department of Public Health to conduct inspections in 14 counties in North Iowa. The inspections are conducted for public swimming pools and spas at hotels, municipal facilities, fitness centers, apartment complexes and other publicly used pools and spas. Inspections are conducted to protect the public from recreational water borne disease, swimming accidents and drowning.

During inspections inspectors check pool records and signage, personnel certifications, water chemistry and sanitation, pool design, maintenance and construction, safety procedures and equipment.

Swimming pool and spa operators are charged a fee for the inspection. The fee is based on the type and size of pool or spa.

If you are planning to open a new swimming pool or spa facility for public use, it is required that a construction permit application be submitted to the Iowa Department of Public Health. Also located at that link are swimming pool/spa regulations and requirements.

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Swimming Pools | Hotel and Motel Inspections | Body Piercing

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If we can assist you in any way, please contact our Environmental Health staff.