Swimming Pools & Spas

Notice: All Environmental Health services are now temporarily located at 133 SE Second Avenue in Hillsboro. As you turn the corner from Main Street and pass Edward Jones, please use the second building entrance located at 133 SE Second Avenue. It's the same entrance as the gym/fitness center. You cannot get to the offices if you enter the building on Main Street or the first entrance on Second.

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Washington County's Environmental Health program licenses and inspects public swimming pools and spas to minimize the risk of illness and other health related problems, and to reduce safety hazards resulting in accidents from an improperly maintained pool.

Year-round pools are inspected twice a year. Seasonal outdoor pools are inspected once a year. Routine inspections provide education, identify problems and site violations of state rules, and provide written notice of necessary corrections. We provide plan reviews and construction inspections for approval of new or alterations of public pools following Oregon Administrative Rules. Public swimming pool and spa inspections focus on safety, including pool supervision, pool enclosures, lifeguard requirements and lifesaving equipment and its use. Environmental health specialists also check chemical treatment and the proper operation and maintenance of filtration equipment.

Forms and Fees

Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act  

On December 20, 2008, important changes to laws regarding swimming pool drains were enacted. The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act mandates that all public pools provide main drain entrapment protection that meets federal guidelines for the main drains. The document provided is meant as guidance for public pool operators, service companies and others to use to make changes in compliance with the new law while coordinating with existing Oregon rules.

Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act Interpretation  - This interpretation of the Federal "Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act" is the state's initial guidance for complying with the federal legislation. All public pools are affected by this legislation.

US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Provides valuable information and resources for pool owners, operators and parents regarding the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act.