Public Pools
Public Health Inspectors license and inspect pools to monitor compliance with The Swimming Pool Regulations, 1999, the Swimming Pool Design and Operational Standards and the Whirlpool Design and Operational Standards.
This is including but not limited to facilities such as swimming pools, paddling pools, whirlpools and water theme facilities.
Approval & Licencing:
To obtain health approval for a pool the following needs to be submitted:
- Application
- Pool safety plan along
- Engineered construction and design plans (must be stamped).
- Proof of Pool Operator's Course
To obtain a licence to operate:
- Application reviewed and granted approval
- Initial pre-opening inspection
- Licence will be issued based on the inspection findings
Pool Operator's Course:
Bacteriological Sampling:
Water samples that are taken must be analyzed by the lab within 48 hours of the samples being taken. In some cases, a 72 hour northern exemption is available to operators in the northern regions of Saskatchewan.
Water sample bottles and requisition forms can be obtained from the MCRHR Population Health Unit office upon request. Please call 306-425-8512 for more information or visit the Government of Saskatchewan website.
Legislation:
- The Swimming Pool Regulations, 1999
- Swimming Pool Design and Operational Standards
- Whirlpool Design and Operational Standards
Other Resources:
- LifeSaving Society "Aquatic Safety Plan Template":https://lifesaving.org/web/LSpages/LS.php?e=1
- Parameter Summary/Reference Sheet
- Saskatchewan Ministry of Health Pseuodomonas Aeruginosa Fact Sheet
- Canadian Red Cross - Swimming and Water Safety
- Lifesaving Society of Saskatchewan