Pool Closure Policy

Public Swimming Pool and Spa Closure Policy Pursuant to the recommendations of the Ohio Department of Health, the Health Commissioner or his/her legal representative may order a public swimming pool or spa to immediately vacate and close if the any of the following violations are observed:

1. 1. Level of disinfectant below required minimum.
2. 2. Bottom of the swimming pool/spa is not visible.
3. 3. Main drain(s) cover(s) is/are missing.
4. 4. Water temperature is above maximum allowed.
5. 5. Body fluid or waste is observed in the swimming pool/spa water.
6. 6. Inadequate lifeguarding practices per OAC 3701-31-05.
7. 7. Lack of continuous circulation and filtration.
8. 8. Extreme high or low pH level.
9. 9. Safety issues including but no limited to unsafe electrical pool light, broken glass, etc.

A written swimming pool/spa closure order detailing the reasons for closure must be presented to the owner/operator. The closure may not be revoked until a reinspection by the Logan-Hocking County Health District is conducted and the noted violations are abated.

The license holder/operator may appeal the closure order through a hearing before the Board of Health.