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Recreational Health Program - Pools and Spas

 

Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11230.html

List of Recalled Drain Covers with Imagings
Recreational Health facilities with one of these drain covers in place should contact the manufacturer for replacement or retrofit.

 

The Sacramento County Recreational Health Program is responsible for the enforcement of State and Local health codes at all public, commercial and multi-family residence Pools and Spas in Sacramento County (including all incorporated cities.)

 

Swimming pools can be a source of diseases like Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Pseudomonas and injuries such as slips, falls, accidental entrapment and drowning, if not properly monitored. The Recreational Health Program, part of the Environmental Health Division (EHD) of the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, is responsible for the enforcement of State laws and regulations to assure that all public swimming pools and spas are maintained in a safe and healthful condition.   

 

The EHD permits approximately 2,300 public pools in Sacramento County (including all incorporated cities). These include swimming pools, spas, wading pools, spray grounds and water parks. The program is also responsible for review and approval of plans for both construction of new public pools and remodel of existing pools.

 

The enforcement of these codes is conducted by the following activities:

  • Reviewing and approving public pool plans for compliance with State and Local Code;
  • Conducting inspections at all stages of construction until the pool is complete;
  • Evaluating swimming pool equipment;
  • Conducting routine and follows-up inspections at public pools;
  • Responding to public complaints regarding public pools;
  • Evaluating water quality and cleanliness of pool walls, floors, water line tiles, coping, skimmers and deck areas, maintenance of pool enclosures and equipment area;         
  • Testing  pool water for pH, chlorine residual, and cyanuric acid levels;
  • Evaluating the pool's recirculation and sanitation system such as filters, pumps, skimmers, main drains, return lines, flowmeters, pressure gauges, chlorinators;
  • Evaluating the  hygienic conditions and maintenance of bathrooms, locker rooms, showers;
  • Conduct training for operators and pool service technicians.

Public Workshops and Outreach:

In addition to our inspection and plan review activities, EHD sponsors free workshops for Public Swimming Pool Owners, Operators and Service people.  These half day classroom presentations cover all aspects of the commercial pool inspection: What to expect from your District Inspector? What is a Major violation and how do I avoid one? Are there any new requirements?  The past presentation may be viewed at Pool Maintenance Workshop Presentations.

 

Each May, EHD participates in Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week, in association with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), to educate the public about the spread of recreational water illnesses and associated safety hazards.

Recreational Water Illness Prevention Video (.wmv)

 

Sacramento County Environmental Management Department

Environmental Health Division

10590 Armstrong Avenue, Suite B

Mather, CA 95655-4153

916-875-8440

916-875-8513 (fax)

emdinfo@saccounty.net