The Recreational Health Program is the primary program for ensuring the proper operation and maintenance of public swimming pools and spas. "Public" pools and spas are municipal bathing facilities as well as those at motels, apartment complexes and mobile home parks.

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The main goals of this program are to prevent drownings and injuries at public swimming pools and spas and illnesses related to their use as well as to ensure that they are safe, clean, and healthful. In addition, we provide training for interested pool operators and managers.​

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We carry out a regular inspection program of our inventory of public pools and spas during the months that they are open. The inspection consists of an evaluation of water quality and recirculation equipment, and a verification that required safety equipment, signs, fences and gates are provided and maintained.

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Poorly operated swimming pools and spas may transmit infectious diseases and skin disorders, including eye, ear, nose and throat infections. Needless tragic deaths from drowning may be prevented if all pool are equipped with a lifeguard or the proper safety equipment.