Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

Public Health and Social Services

Pools

Information for Water Recreation Facility Operators

Water recreation program activities include facility inspection, education, manager certification training, poolside training, complaint investigation, and compliance enforcement. Read more about pool safety.

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services approves pool facility plans in conjunction with the Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH). WADOH conducts pool plan reviews for new and existing facilities in Thurston County. Find information about plan submittal at the WA DOH website. Additionally, Thurston County requires operators to also complete the Water Recreation Facility Application.

Helpful Links

image of swimming pool cleaning equipment and service and maintenance of the pool.

Are you needing to learn more about how to operate a Taylor meter or lab, or how to perform a test using one of their test kits?

Here, you will find a collection of how-to videos for a variety of applications. Use them for training purposes, to answer questions, and to learn about Taylor products.

  • Briggs Community YMCA: Located in Olympia off of Yelm Highway, both lap swim and recreational swims are offered. 
  • Discover Aquatics
  • North Thurston High School Pool*
  • River Ridge High School Pool*
  • Timberline High School Pool*

*See City of Lacey Parks website for more information.

Contact the Food and Environmental Services Section at 360-867-2667 or send an email to foodapplication@co.thurston.wa.us with additional questions.