When You Swim, Swim Healthy!
Pools and Spas:
Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services inspects approximately 150 swimming pools or spas. Facilities that fall under our jurisdiction are public, commercial, hotel/motel and apartment complex pools.
Swimming Pool Codeopens PDF file
- Each pool or spa must be permitted annually.
- After the unit has been permitted, it is inspected monthly.
- Permits may be suspended if minimum standards are not met.
- The pools and spas are inspected for structure integrity, disinfectant levels, pH level, warning signs and presence of safety equipment.
- The facilities are checked for cleanliness and maintenance of the grounds, locker rooms and fencing.
- Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Actopens PDF file
- Virginia Graeme Baker Compliance Brochureopens PDF file
- Swimming Pool Engineering Summaryopens PDF file
- ADA – Accessible Swimming Pools and Spas
- Fecal Accident Policy for Swimming Pools and Spasopens PDF file
- Swimming Pool Engineering Summaryopens PDF file
Lakes:
- These short videos show how we can all help keep our lakes and streams clean:
Pool and Water Safety Tips:
- Never swim alone.
- Keep all gates locked or have a cover secured over the pool, when closed.
- No horseplay or running.
- Lifesaving equipment are not toys. Keep these items in their respective places on the deck.
- No food or drink in the pool
- Keep glass containers out of the pool area.
- No diving in shallow areas.
More safe swimming tips can be found at:
Pool fees:
- Facilities operating year around – $430.00
- facilities operating seasonally – $270.00