Program Description
This Recreational Waters Program is responsible for the
enforcement of laws and regulations relating to
approximately 3,200 public pools in Los Angeles County.
This includes swimming pools, spas, wading pools and
special purpose pools located at hotels and motels,
public and private schools, health clubs, city and
county parks, mobile home parks, resorts and
organizations, medical facilities, and water theme parks.
In addition, the program is responsible for the plan
approvals of all new public pools and renovations of
existing pools. The program also certifies individuals
as Swimming Pool Service Technicians. All individuals
engaged in the business of maintaining pools are
required to be certified by Los Angeles County.
We are also
responsible for monitoring ocean water and contact sport
areas and taking appropriate action when water quality
criteria are not met or when an incident, such as a sewage
spill, occurs. In addition, staff inspect and conduct bacteriological tests at fresh
water swim areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SERVICES:
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Conduct routine and follow-up inspections at public
pools
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Respond to public complaints regarding public pools
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Evaluate visual quality of water and cleanliness of
pool walls, floors, water line tiles, coping,
skimmers and deck areas
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Test pool water for pH, chlorine residual,
alkalinity, and when necessary, cyan uric acid
levels, total dissolved solids and calcium hardness
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Evaluate the pool's recirculation and purification
system such as filters, pumps, skimmers, main
drains, return lines, flow meters, pressure gauges,
chlorinators, and acid feeders
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Evaluate the maintenance of related pool facilities
such as bathrooms, locker rooms, showers, saunas,
steam rooms, pool enclosures, and equipment rooms
- Review and approve public pool plans for
compliance with State law
- Conduct field construction inspections at all
stages of construction until the pool is complete
- Evaluate swimming pool equipment and generate
an Approved Pool Equipment List that is used by
contractors to choose approved pool equipment
- Certify Swimming Pool Service Technicians to
service public and private pools in Los Angeles
County and issue renewals of certifications
- Conduct an ocean water monitoring program which
includes ocean sampling, evaluation of ocean
monitoring data, posting of results on the Internet
and the Beach Advisory and Closure Hotline
- Respond to beach emergencies and issues beach
warnings and closures
- Receive and respond to reports of sewage spills
from sanitary sewer agencies and the general public
- Conduct inspections and bacteriological
monitoring of fresh water swim areas
Beach Advisory and Closure Hotline 1-800-525-5662
To report a sewage spill or if you have any questions on
ocean water quality, advisories, closures or other related
questions or concerns contact us.
Office Hours : 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Telephone (626) 430-5360
For after hours beach emergencies call the Los Angeles
County Operator at (213) 974-1234
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