PUBLIC HEALTH
In the Swim Newsletter
Spring 2022 Special Issue
Information for commercial pool operators and owners
Updates to Masking Guidance
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Beginning March 12th 2022, masks are no longer mandated to be worn at most facilities, including water recreation facilities, regardless of vaccination status in Washington State.

Important points to remember:
  • Private businesses can choose to require masking of patrons.
  • Masks are still required at certain facilities such as healthcare facilities, long-term care facilities, and public transit.
  • If you’re at a water recreation facility within a health care setting, you are required to wear a face mask when indoors or in indoor areas, except when in the water or on the deck preparing to be in the water.
Remember to check expiration dates of reagents to ensure that they are current!
Are you ready for the 2022 swim season?
Make sure you are ready for this swim season by verifying the following:

  • Check your barriers and gates to ensure the pool/spa area is secure
  • Review your emergency equipment to ensure it's all present and functional
  • Assess the pool deck - ensure surfaces are smooth, handrails are secured, and safety signs are posted
  • Go through your chemical testing kit to ensure reagents are in good condition and not expired
  • Evaluate pump room equipment to ensure it is working as intended
  • Look at inlets, outlets, filters, and drains for entrapment risks
Opening soon? Schedule an educational Inspection!
To ensure that water recreational partners are ready to reopen for the swim season, we are offering the ability to schedule an educational inspection in lieu of an unannounced routine inspection. Any violations observed will not be reported on our website. These inspections will focus on items that need to be corrected prior to reopening to protect bathers from illness or injury.
REMINDER: 2022 permit invoices are in the mail
You can now pay online!
Our offices are closed to in-person services, you can pay online or apply for an inactive permit following the instructions on your mailed invoice.
You can view 2022 permit fees here on our website.  
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Clark County Public Health | clark.wa.gov/public-health
1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd, Building 17
Vancouver, WA 98661