The Environmental Health Program permits and inspects public and semi-public swimming pools and spas in Worcester County.  For forms or questions related to operating or constructing a pool, please contact our Office.

In Worcester County, all public swimming pools, wading pools, spray pools and spas must be permitted by our Environmental Health Program.

Critical and Major Violations that Necessitate a Facility Closure (PDF, 480 KB)

Spa Pre-Permitting Guide (PDF, 393 KB)

Pool Pre-Permitting Guide (PDF, 408 KB)

Pool Operator Study Guide (PDF, 247 KB)

Pool/Spa Forms

Semi-Public Pool Operating Record (PDF, 484 KB)
Recreational Pool Operating Record (PDF, 497 KB)
Spa Operating Record (PDF, 500 KB)
Pool and Spa Entrapment Hazard Checklist (PDF, 55.7 KB)
Pool Data Sheet (PDF, 16.3 KB)
Compliance Request Application (PDF, 234 KB)
Pool and Spa Injury and Illness Form (PDF, 212 KB)
Operating Record Sheet for Fecal Accident Clean Up (PDF, 13.5 KB)

Pool-Spa-Wading Operating Permit Application (PDF, 584 KB)
Pool - Spa Operator Certification Card Application (PDF, 147 KB)

Helpful Links

Center for Recreation and Community Environmental Health Services Swimming Pool/Spa Construction Application
CDC Healthy Swimming

This service is provided by the Environmental Health Program.