Public Swimming Pools and Spa Pools

The purpose of this program is to protect human health by assuring that public swimming pools and spa pools are maintained in a safe and healthful condition.  

• Swimming Pool and Spa Facility Checklist
• Information regarding Public Pool/Public Spa construction
• Request an inspection of your Public Pool and/or Public Spa
• Information regarding Public Pool/Public Spa Health permitting
• Information regarding Public Fill and Drain Spas and Hot Tubs

Whether you are a public swimming pool operator or a home owner, it is important to ensure that the physical and chemical environment of your pool or spa is in a safe and healthy condition.  The resource links below can provide some additional helpful information to ensure your family, friends and/or customers can swim safe and be healthy.

• Healthy Water
• How to Prepare for and React to Water Emergencies
• Keeping Hot Tubs Safe
• Keeping Pools Safe

SwimSafeSLO provides locations of permitted public pool and spa pool facilities and links to health inspection results.

Beach Water Quality

The purpose of this program is to monitor beach water quality at specific locations along the San Luis Obispo County coastline and provide information regarding the results of the monitoring so people can make an informed choice on where to swim.

SurfSafeSLO provides current beach water quality status for 19 countywide beach water sampling locations and links to sampling results, historical sampling data, and timely press releases.