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About...
The purpose of the program is to protect the public from water borne diseases.
Program Services
The program is divided into 3 areas: 1. Private Sewage Treatment Systems 2. Public Swimming Pools and Spas 3. Private Water Supplies
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Pool and Spa Safety Training Course 2-hour class conducted at Columbus Public Health, that covers 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. Registration Form including a current year listing of dates and times. If you are unable to attend the course but are interested in looking at our course materials, or would like to print copies of the materials that you received at the course, click here for the materials used in this informative course.
Who Is The Program For?
Services are provided to residents of Columbus and Worthington.
How To Use The Program
- For license fees & payments
call 614-645-7538 - To register complaints concerning:
- Private Sewage Treatment Systems
- Public Swimming Pools/Spas
- Private Water Supplies
call 614-645-8191
- For information on other environmental health licenses go to Environmental Health Licensing Program.
Cost
Water Protection Fee Schedule
Location
Columbus Public Health
Hours
7:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Monday - Friday
Program Publications
Water Protection Fee Schedule Private Sewage System Permit Policy Columbus Health Code Section 221 Columbus Health Code Section 223 Columbus Health Code Section 225 Columbus Health Code Section 226 Columbus Health Code Section 227 Columbus Health Code Section 229 Columbus Health Code Section 234 Columbus Health Code Section 237
Resources and Links
Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks Aquatics: Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks Aquatics Home Page
Nitrate Information: Nitrate in Drinking Water, O.S.U. Extension Bulletin 744-87 Columbus Division of Water Nitrate Information
Lead in Drinking Water: Columbus Division of Water Lead Informational Brochure
General Drinking Water Information: Ohio EPA Drinking Water Basics
Recreational Water Illnesses: Cryptosporidiosis Crypto Fact Sheet Preventing Cryptosporidiosis Facts for People with Compromised Immune Systems
Giardiasis Giardia Fact Sheet Preventing Giardiasis
Norovirus Fact Sheet Pseudomonas Dermatitis / Folliculitis / "Hot Tub Rash" "Swimmer's Ear" Fact Sheet Spa User Information: Protect Yourself from Recreational Water Illnesses and Stay HOT! Operating Public Spas: Fact Sheet for pool staff/owners Fecal Accident Response Recommendations for Aquatics Staff For more details on preventing RWIs at your aquatics facility, see http://www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming/twelvesteps.htm
Contamination Clean-Up Information for Pools and Spas: Cleaning Up Body Fluid Spills on Pool Surfaces Vomit and Blood Contamination of Pool Water Prevalence of Parasites in Fecal Material from Chlorinated Swimming Pools --- United States, 1999, MMWR Weekly, May 25, 2001 / 50(20);410-2 Notice to Readers: Responding to Fecal Accidents in Disinfected Swimming Venues, MMWR Weekly, May 25, 2001 / 50(20);416-7
Swimming Pool and Spa Training Courses: Columbus Public Health Pool and Spa Training Course Registration Form and Materials List of suggested national training courses Red Cross Aquatics Classes (Learn-to-Swim Program & Lifeguard Training)
Private Pools and Spas: Zoning Regulations for Pools on Private Properties Building Permits General Building Permit Information for the City of Columbus Building Permit Information for Pools in the City of Columbus
Private Sewage Treatment System: New Sewage Rules (effective 1-1-2007) Ohio Administrative Code Text Decentralized Wastewater Infrastructure Sewage Treatment Systems, ODH Fact Sheet (7/14/06) Sewage Treatment Rules, ODH Fact Sheet (7/14/06)
Property Information Resources: Franklin County Auditor Search for your property via address, name, parcel number or intersection. Print maps and get flood plain information on this website: http://209.51.193.83/ To determine if your property is in Columbus or Worthington, locate the first three digits of the parcel number. These first three numbers are referred to as the taxing district. An explanation of taxing districts can be found here: http://www.franklincountyohio.gov/auditor/Real_Estate/tax_rates/DistrictNumber2004.pdf.
Franklin County Recorder - Franklin County property information Ohio Secretary of State - Information about corporations in Ohio
For New Construction or Alterations to Public Pools or Spas: Contact the Ohio Department of Health for Plan Approval & Construction inspections After ODH approves your new pool or spa to operate, contact Columbus Public Health for a license to operate and maintain your pool
Water Well Information: State of Ohio Technical Guidance for Well Construction and Ground Water Protection, 2000 "Before You Have a Well Drilled", ODNR Sheet Number 92-15 "Understanding Your Water Well", ODNR Sheet Number 01-62 "How to Read Well Log and Drilling Reports", ODNR Sheet Number 92-16 "Water Well Log Computerization System", ODNR Sheet Number 92-8 Well Log Data / Public Data Access Well Sealing Guidelines, 1996 "Properly Sealing Unused Wells", ODNR Sheet Number 92-6 Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3701-28 (Private Water Systems) List of Registered Private Water Contractors Located in Ohio Well / Pump Completion Form Treatment Technologies for Removing Nitrates in Drinking Water
Forms and Applications
Application for a permit to install a private sewage system Water sample / Sewage inspection application form
Contact Us
(614) 645-7538
License Fees & Payments
(614)645-8191
Private Sewage Disposal Systems
Swimming Pools/Spas
Private Water Supplies
health@columbus.gov
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