The Benton-Franklin Health Department promotes health and safety through education and inspection at pools and spas within its jurisdiction. There are approximately 180 public and limited-use (i.e. health clubs, hotels, apartments) pools/spas operating in Benton-Franklin Counties. These facilities are inspected on a regular basis to ensure that they meet the standards set forth by WA state regulations. Pools/Spas are required to meet standards relating to water quality, structure, and safety.

2006 Annual Pool Operators Meeting

Scheduled for April 2006
Contact (509) 582-7761 x246 for more information

2006 POOL SEASON	FORMS/HANDOUTS
WATER CHEMISTRY	WAC 246-260-Pool Regulations
FILE A COMPLAINT	LINKS

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact at:
(509) 582-7761 x 246
Environmental Health Division
800 W. Canal Drive
Kennewick, WA 99336

2006 POOL SEASON

2006 Annual Pool Operators Meeting
- Scheduled for March 2006-please contact (509) 582-7761 x246 for more information
Memo to Pool/Spa Operators
2006 Facility Checklist

FORMS/HANDOUTS

Swim Pool Log [My Documents/Pool Log]
Spa/Wade/Spray Pool Log [My Documents/Spa Log]
Injury Report Form [My Documents/Injury Report Form]
Chlorine
pH
Alkalinity/Calcium Hardness/Total Dissolved Solids
Troubleshooting Pool Problems
Turnover Rate
Pool Chemical Safety
Pseudomonas & Spas
Pool Contamination Guidelines

WATER CHEMISTRY

North Carolina Department of Health

WAC 246-260-POOL REGULATIONS

http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/ts/pubs-water-rec.htm
You may also pick up a copy at our office at 800 W. Canal Dr. Kennewick, WA

FILE A COMPLAINT

Contact (509) 582-7761 x 246

LINKS

CDC Healthy Swimming
WA Department of Heath Publications
Water Chemistry for Swimming Pools (North Carolina Department of Health)
North Carolina Department of Health Swimming Pool links

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Benton Franklin Health District

Kennewick
7102 w Okanogan pl
Kennewick WA
99336
(509) 460 4200

Pasco
412 W Clark
Pasco WA
99301
(509) 547-9737

Prosser
310 7^th Ave. E.
Prosser WA
99350
(509) 786-1633

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 911
If you are either a medical practitioner, first responder, or public works official and need to report an emergency that immediately endangers public health, please call 509-543-3851. Only medical practitioners, first responders, and public works officials may use this number.

The public can reference BFHD policies available in Kennewick office.
BFHD Privacy Statement
Copies of the annual report available at all BFHD offices.

State and County Resources:

WAC's - RCW's
Community Health Status Indicators
Reportable Conditions

Contact: info(at)bfhd.wa.gov 1-509-460-4357