RE:  Recreational Water Facilities – Ohio County

In order to promote and protect the public’s health and ensure that all public swimming areas are operated in a safe and sanitary manner, all public swimming facilities, known as recreational water facilities, are permitted and inspected by Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department.

There are more than 30 recreational water facilities in Ohio County. These include swimming pools and hot tubs, located in hotels, apartments, recreation centers, schools, public parks and so forth.

All recreational water facilities are inspected at least twice a year, including seasonal pools. In addition, all open facilities are visited regularly for a chemistry check to measure the chlorine level and pH of the pool or on a complaint basis.

All Ohio County recreational water facilities are reminded to have a current health department operational permit, maintain a Certified Pool Operator on staff and to submit weekly pool reports to the health department

Recreational Water Facility Permit

The health department is reminding all recreational water facilities to obtain a valid 2025 Permit to operate a pool in Ohio County.  The permit covers the operational period of 1/1/2025 to 12/21/2025.

Certified Pool Operator Training

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) training for your staff will fulfill the requirement for a Qualified Water Facility Operator as stated in the West Virginia Legislative Rule for Recreational Water Facilities 64CSR 16 9.1. All recreational water facilities must have a qualified water facility operator on staff. A qualified water operator is an individual who has a current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification, or has attended one of the other operator training courses approved by the state of West Virginia.

Pool Operation Management will offer a CPO training on April 17-18, 2025 in Wheeling.  For more information call (732) 451-1040.

Weekly Pool Report Form

All recreational water facility operators are required to submit a weekly pool reports to the health department.  Facilities can still mail or fax report forms if desired.

More information and contact information can be found at our website.  If you have questions or concerns, contact (304) 234-3682.