PUBLIC POOL AND BEACH INSPECTION | KNOX PUBLIC HEALTH

Any person who operates or intends to operate a public pool or spa or beach in the Knox County General Health District needs to apply to the Knox County Health Department prior to opening of the site and annually once the operation has been licensed. Public swimming pools and spas are licensed from June 1st until May 31st of each year. Applications are sent out in late March and need to be postmarked or received by Knox County Health Department by May 1st. Any application not postmarked or received by May 1st is subject to a late fee of 25% of the applicable fee.

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211 Pathways

Physical Address

11660 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Hours

Office hours are Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.

Voice

(740) 392-2200

Other | Secondary Contact

Voice

(740) 392-2200

Main | Automated answer with options to contact specific divisions

Fax

(740) 392-9613

Voice

(740) 399-8008

Hotline | Connects to 9-1-1 for access to HD personnel after-hours

Application process

Call 740-392-2200, ext. 2222 for information.

Fee

Call 740-392-2200, ext. 2222 for information.

Eligibility

Pools, beaches and spas in Knox County.

Languages

Language assistance available if notified in advance.

Agency info

KNOX PUBLIC HEALTH

A combined general health district with jurisdiction for all of Knox County. Promotes and protects the public's health, safety and well being by identifying community health needs and developing policies and programs to address those needs. Provides a full range of quality services, from community health promotion and environmental protection to direct health services.