Swimming Pools

Mission: Minimize illnesses and injuries associated with contaminated or hazardous conditions in or around swimming pools.

Program Goals:

• Reduce substantial health hazards and other risk factors that lead to illness or injury through training and enforcement.
• Conduct compliant investigations associated with swimming pools, spas and recreational waterparks.
• Perform compliance inspections on all regulated facilities to ensure adherence to design, operation and maintenance rules.

Rules and Regulations:

Amended Rules and Regulations (511-3-5)*

Brochure Summarizing Changes

* There is a 4-month implementation period for new pool construction and remodeling activities. Enforcement begins May 31, 2017. Owners/operators of existing pools will be given a reasonable period of time to comply with applicable changes in the amended rules.

Map of Counties With/Without State Regulations 

Pool Owner/Operator Resources:

• Operational Application (must be completed yearly)
• Approved Operator Training Courses
• Pool Operator Assessment Record
• Fecal Contamination Response Log
  • Response Guidelines
• Pool Log and Addendum
• Pool Daily Self-Checks

Application for REMODEL of existing pool:

• Remodel Application 

Application/Plan Review for new construction:

• Construction Plan Review
• Hydraulic Analysis Form
• Construction Application
• The following form will need to submitted along with your application:** Verification of Residency

**Please note, all individuals or corporations who obtain a permit (i.e. food service, swimming pools, body art) from DPH requires completion of secure and verifiable information to verify citizenship/immigration status.
In accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 50-36-1(e)(2) Verifiable Residency Documents O.C.G.A Under O.C.G.A. § 50-36-2

Additional Resources:

• Well Water Info
• CDC Healthy Swimming Program
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Pool Safety
• Health and Safety – Pool Chemicals Poster
• Health and Safety – Swimming Poster