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Location, Hours, Contact

Location

Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Ave
Columbus, OH 43215

Hours

7:45 am - 4:45 pm
Mon - Fri

Contact

(614) 645-8191

Water Protection

Program Information | Forms and Publications | Resources and Links

Program Information

Private Sewage Treatment Systems
Household sewage treatment systems are permitted and inspected through this office. Aeration sewage treatment systems are inspected annually to insure they are working correctly and other existing sewage treatment systems when they are located either by complaint or repair. Upon request, household sewage treatment systems are inspected for real estate transactions. Here is a listing of Approved Sewage Contractors in the Central Ohio area.

Private Water Supplies
Private water systems are permitted and inspected by this office. Water samples are taken upon request to evaluate for bacteria and nitrate only.

2013 Sewage and Water Fees Schedule

Public Swimming Pools and Spas
Inspects public pools and spas, such as those at community centers, hotels and apartment complexes within the City of Columbus and Worthington. Provides training for pool and spa operators.

Attention Pool & Spa Operators - Important information about unblockable pool or spa drains and the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
Pool and Spa Safety Training Course - A free, two-hour class covering the basic principles of pool and spa operations and the health and safety practices that are necessary to have a safe and successful aquatic facility. This class is designed for individuals who are managing or maintaining a public pool or spa in and around the Columbus area. For course workbook and other publications, see "Publications" section of this page.
Register via mail or fax.
Certified Pool Operator® Course - This two-day course is designed to help broaden knowledge for the operation of swimming pools, spas and spray grounds in our community. Fee for course and materials.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements for Swimming Pools - We have received many inquiries about the new accessibility requirements for swimming pools. Click here for specific information from the Department of Justice, who enforces ADA requirements.

Color-Coded Signage
At all of our licensed facilities, including public pools and spas, we now post a small color-coded sign that is based on the results of the most recent inspection. To find out what sign is posted, search our online inspection results (see below).

Inspections Results
You can find out more about our inspection results for these licensed businesses. Go to the online inspection results search page for the latest inspection information.

Publications

Sewage

Pool and Spa Safety Training Course Materials

Pool and Spa Safety Training Supplemental Materials

Water Illness - Tools for Pools/Spas

Resources & Links

Healthy Swimming - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Find materials like brochures and posters, get information on waterborne illnesses, learn about clean-up at pools, and much more

Private Sewage Treatment Regulations - Ohio Department of Health

Private Water Well Information - Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements for Swimming Pools