Pools and Recreational Water

Our mission in the Pool Program is to protect the health and safety of the public using pools, spas, wading pools and similar installations in Multnomah County. The rules in Oregon are statewide and apply to all public pools, spas, wading pools etc. These facilities are categorized as “public” pools if they are associated with more than 4 housing units, (including apartments, condo associations, neighborhood associations, etc.), private clubs, fitness clubs, hotels, motels, schools, commercial concerns or parks and recreation departments. The various facilities are delineated as “general use public pool” – where any member of the general public can pay at the door – or as “limited use public pool” – where membership, or member guest status, is required for use.

The Multnomah County Environmental Health office provides the following services within the Pool Program: