Public Swimming Pools / Spas

All public swimming pools and spas are required to be licensed and inspected by the local health department. Inspections include evaluation of water chemistry, proper disinfection and filtration equipment operation, and safety concerns. The Ohio Department of Health reviews plans for new swimming pools / spas to determine compliance with construction design standards. Information on the Virginia Graeme Baker Act can be found at Ohio Department of Health, pool / spa homepage: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhPrograms/eh/swim/swim1.aspx

For pool operators: equipment replacements require notification to the local health department. Click here Equipment Replacement Form to download a reporting form.

Pool operators are required to test daily (every 4 hours) for proper chlorine concentration and pH. Rule requires the testing results to be documented on a special form. To download a form click here: Weekly Logsheet

Mercer County – Celina City Health Department adopted a pool / spa closure policy and fecal accident policy. Those policies can be viewed here:

Pool Closure Policy

Fecal Accident Policy

Much of pool safety depends on the bathers. Click here to learn what you can do to help keep swimming pools safe: Safe Swimming – 6 Pleas of Water Safety