Public Pools

Public Pool Inspections in accordance with CT Public Health Code 19-13-B33b   

The 2025 Pool Season is quickly approaching! 

Health Departments in CT conduct inspections of public pools to maintain water quality, safety equipment and facility cleanliness ultimately protecting the health and safety of pool users.  In accordance with the CT Public Health Code 19-13-B33b, all Public Swimming Pools are required to be inspected by the Bethel Health Department prior to initial use and annually thereafter prior to opening for the public pool season.  

The CT DPH requires daily pool water quality testing, and recommends testing three (3) times a day by the supervisory pool testing representatives to assure proper disinfection levels for germ control and maintaining proper free residual chlorine levels..  

For further information, please click link:  CT DPH Public Pools 

 

Additional resources to ensure a safe swimming season!

CT DPH Fecal, Vomit and Blood Incidents In and Around Public Pools

CDC Share Fun Not Germs

Why you Should Shower Before Swimming in Pool

  

How to Schedule a Public Pool Inspection by Bethel Health Department 

Please complete the following forms:

Fillable Application to Operate a Public Pool

Fillable Public Pool Supervisor or Operator Letter of Authorization 2025

Fillable Fee Invoice Sheet 2025 

Note:  BHD also sends these forms and instructions via email.

Please include the following information:  

  1. Condominium Association’s confirmation of designated pool supervisor responsible for the pool for the season. This may include the information for the resident (president of association, chairman of pool committee, etc.).
  2. The name and email address of the commercial pool company responsible for the monitoring of the pool.
  3. The name of the personnel responsible for maintaining the pool water quality testing logs and performing daily pool testing.
  4. Emergency contact number for pool supervisory personnel.
  5. The name of the owner or agent, business addresses and contact number.
  6. Pool inspection fee of $75.00. Checks made payable to the Town of Bethel.

 

Once the forms are completed, please print, sign, date and drop off with $75 payment in cash or check made payable to Town of Bethel.  You can also print, sign, date, scan the application and send via email to bethelhealth@bethel-ct.gov and make payment in cash or check made payable to Town of Bethel in person or via mail to Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St., Bethel, CT 06801  .  Note:  If payment is made via mail, application will not be processed until payment is received.

 

Once BHD receives the signed Letter of Authorization of the delegated Pool Supervisor and Pool Water Quality Managers, BHD will set up an appointment for pre-opening pool inspection with your designated pool supervisor and pool tester (if separate)   BHD inspector must have access to all pool use areas and mechanical room.  At the conclusion of the inspection, you will be notified of BHD findings and any deficiencies that need to be addressed to be in compliance with The State of Connecticut Public Health Code Sec. 19-13-B33b to open pool.

Please make sure that one of your designated Pool Supervisors and Pool Tester (if separate) is at the first pre-opening pool inspection and has the state approved water test kit  on-site and the pool logging records.  All main drain covers must meet manufacturer’s specifications and regulations to maintain pool safety.   

 

If you have any questions, please email us at bethelhealth@bethel-ct.gov or give us a call at (203) 794-8539.