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Permitted Activities - Failure to get a Construction Permit prior to beginning construction of a public swimming pool/spa will result in a violation.

Failure to get Operational Approval (including a piping inspection before completion of construction) prior to beginning operation of a public swimming pool/spa will result in a violation.

Failure to get a Change Order Permit prior to making any modifications to an existing public swimming pool/spa will result in a violation.

General Operation/Maintenance - Failure to operate and maintain a public swimming pool or spa in accordance with the Regulations for Public Swimming Pools will result in violation(s). These deficiencies are normally identified through a SCDES Public Swimming Pool Inspection.

Contact

Local SCDES Regional Offices

Luke Abel, Recreational Waters Program Coordinator, (803) 898-4255

Karen Ramos, Drinking Water Enforcement Section Manager, (803) 898-4271

Swimming Pools, Recreational Waters - Overview 

Swimming Pool Permitting and Compliance 

Swimming Pools - Change Orders 

Recreational Waters - Commonly Asked Fee Questions 

Enforcement and Violations: Public Swimming Pools/Spas 

Swimming Pools and Rec Waters Laws and Regulations 

Natural Swimming Areas - Water Samples Required

Rental of Residential Swimming Pools to the Public

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Swimming Pools