Swimming Pools
All public swimming places (pools, spas, lagoons waterslides and lakes) are inspected for possible health and safety threats, potential drowning hazards and unsafe chemical levels.
What We Do
- Inspect public swimming pools, spas, waterslides, lakes and lagoons for possible health/safety hazards
- Investigate complaints of health or safety hazards
- Train pool owners, managers and maintenance staff
- Review plans and inspect construction of commercial pools, spas, waterslides and lagoons
Is Your Pool Service Person Certified?
The below organization provides an excellent opportunity for you or your pool operator to get a comprehensive education on how to maintain a commercial swimming pool to keep it safe and healthy:
Preventing Unintended Chemical Injection
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Your Disinfection Team: Chlorine and pH | Document |
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Cryptosporidium – English and Español | Document |
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Daily Swimming Pool Maintenance Report | Document |
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Enclosure of Pool Area | Document |
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Guidelines for Use of Pool Covers on Public Pools | Document |
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Operational Guide | Documents |
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Pool Chemical Safety | Document |
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Pool Contractor Licensing | Document |
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Pool Decks | Document |
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Required Signs for Pools | Document |
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Required Signs for Spas | Document |
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Swimming Pool and Spa Safety in the Event of a Power Outage | Document |
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Swimming Pool Safety | Document |
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Use of Gauges to Ensure Proper Pump Function | Document |
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Harmful Algal Blooms Fact Sheet | Document |
Lakes and Slides
San Bernardino County is home to many public water contact recreation resorts (WCRR). WCRR include water theme parks, swim or wave lagoons, natural or man-made lakes, and water courses.
What We Do
- Inspect WCRR for possible health and safety concerns
- Investigate waterborne illnesses
- Review weekly fecal coliform testing results
- Review annual engineering reports for access devices (diving boards, slides, water flumes, ropes, cargo nets, and swings)
- Ensure proper installation of access devices for safety and compliance
- Protect the health and safety of all swim patrons at WCRR
To submit the weekly fecal coliform testing samples or engineering report, please email lakesandslides@dph.sbcounty.gov.