The Florida Department of Health regulates all public pools and bathing places as defined in Chapter 64E-9 of the Florida Administrative Code. This regulation is considered a significant factor in the prevention of disease, sanitary nuisances, and accidents.
The swimming pool and bathing place program ensures swimming pools and bathing places, regulated by the Florida Department of Health in Gulf County. Swimming pools, water parks, and bathing places, which are open to the public, are permitted and inspected. Water is tested for proper levels of sanitizing and balancing chemicals, such as chlorine levels and pH. These inspections are conducted twice a year at a minimum.
Public swimming pools, spas, interactive water features, wading pools, and special purpose pools are permitted annually and inspected to reduce the transmission of waterborne illness and injuries to patrons. Routine inspections are conducted to ensure compliance with state standards. Bathing places are monitored for water quality.