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The Yolo County Environmental Health Division regulates approximately 350 public swimming and spas. Swimming pools and spas have been linked to slips, falls, accidental entrapments and the transmission of diseases including giardia, cryptosporidium, and E. Coli. For these reasons, proper construction, maintenance and operation of all public swimming pools and spas are of significant public health importance.
Yolo County Environmental Health Specialists working in the Recreational Health Program:
- Review new construction and remodeling plans for public pools and spas to ensure that they will meet code requirements
- Review and issue annual operating permits for all public pools and spas
- Conduct annual inspections. In addition to necessary follow-up inspections and complaint investigations, of all public swimming areas.