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Water Recreation Program
Short URL: kingcounty.gov/pools
The Water Recreation Program focuses on:
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Pools and Spas: We work with pool and spa owners in King County to maintain healthy and safe water recreation facilities.
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Public Beach Safety and Sewage Spill Response: We assess the public health impact of water contamination from bacteria, sewage releases, and toxic algae and decide on steps to protect people's health.
Resources for water recreation facilities
Plan review and operating permits
Forms, documents, and frequently asked questions about the plan review process.
Required forms and guidance for pool and spa owners
Posters and guidelines to help keep water recreation facilities healthy and safe.
Barriers compliance
Learn about the revised code to ensure existing barriers surrounding pools are enclosed.
Flood preparedness
How to prepare for risk of flooding in public swimming pools, hot tubs, whirlpools, spas and spray pools.
Illnesses from pool use: Guidance for owners and operators
Guidance to assist pool and spa operators about waterborne illness risks.
Injuries from pool use: Guidance for owners and operators
Information for pool and spa operators to avoid injuries at water recreation facilities.
Resources for the public
Illnesses from pool use: Guidance for the public
Guidance to inform the public of waterborne illness risks.
Injuries from pool use: Guidance for the public
Information for the public to avoid injuries at water recreation facilities.
Sewage releases in Seattle and King County
Learn about what sewage releases are, how they happen, and how to protect yourself.
Beach and shellfish monitoring
Learn how Public Health checks water quality and shellfish safety to protect people.