Swimming Pools Fees

Ohio law requires the licensing and inspection of all public swimming pools and spas each year. In Norwood, this includes pools operated by the Norwood Recreation Department, Quality Hotel, Norwood High School, Lindner YMCA pools (indoor and outdoor) and any pool located within an apartment complex.  Pools must apply for licensure by June 1^st annually.

Ohio law requires that the local health department inspect       each public swimming pool at least once before the pool is open to the public.  We at the Norwood City Health Department don’t believe that number is sufficient!  We inspect every public swimming pool in Norwood at least once every two weeks and frequently get to the pools weekly.  We always respond promptly to complaints wither from patrons or from lifeguards who might be concerned about the operation of a pool.  During each inspection, we test for free and total chlorine, pH and clarity of the water as well as the proper function of the necessary equipment and the completion of required paperwork. 

The cost of public swimming pool licenses is as follows:

* A “Special Use Pool” is similar to a swimming pool but has a water slide, water fall or other device for special uses.