Public pools, splash pads, and spas

Recreational water

Public swimming pool and spa inspections

Southeast Public Health Inspectors carry out routine inspections of public swimming pools, spas, wading pools, and splash pads to ensure they meet the standards required by the Ontario Regulation 565/90 (Public Pools) and are operated in a safe and sanitary manner. Recreational water facility inspection reports are posted on our website.

Opening or re-opening form for pools, spas and splash pads

If you are opening or re-opening a pool or spa, complete and submit a notification form at least 14 days prior to opening.

Hastings and Prince Edward Counties

Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Counties

Southeast Public Health offers a free online training coursecovering the important elements of safe pool and spa operation. This course, intended primarily for pool and spa owners/operators and lifeguards, provides information on such topics as: water chemistry and testingrecirculation systemsgrounds for facility closure and much more.