Public swimming pools must be licensed, inspected, and the water tested to insure they are properly operated, maintained, and safe and healthy for all swimmers. Improperly operated pools can transmit certain illnesses through contact and ingestion of polluted water.
North Central District Health Department provides the following services:
- Annually permit and conduct routine inspections.
- Provide information and training to owners and operators as needed.
- Investigate complaints.
- Conduct plan reviews for new swimming pools.
Pool Operator Training
- NCDHD Pool Operator Certification Classes - held annually in the spring
Contact our office at 208-799-3100 for more information or to register.
Public Pool Resources
- Idaho Public Swimming Pool Regulations (Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare)
- NCDHD Swimming Pool Permit Application (new/annual)
- Operations Record Keeping Form
- Decontamination of Pools from Feces and Vomitus
- 2007 Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
- Baker Safety Act CPSC Compliance Guide
- Healthy Swimming (CDC)
