Pools and Spas

Swimming Pools

The Florida Department of Health in Hendry County (DOH-Hendry) regulates all public pools and bathing places as defined in Chapter 64E-9 of the Florida Administrative Code. This regulation is considered a significant factor in the prevention of disease, sanitary nuisances, and accidents.

All proposed new constructions and modifications to existing pools require approval from DOH-Hendry.

Annual Permits issued by DOH-Hendry are valid from July 1 through June 30. These permits must be applied for and renewed annually,

For more information, call the Environmental Health Section at 863-674-4047.

 Permit Types

• Pool and Bathing Places greater than 25,000 gallons: $350.00
• Pools of 25,000 gallons or less: $175.00
• Exempted Condominiums with over 32 units: $50.00
• Non-Routine Inspection: $40.00

Resources

• Florida Department of Health - Public Swimming Pool
• Chapter 64E-9 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places

Microbiology Water Lab

Drinking water samples can be analyzed through this section. If your water supply is provided by private well, you should have your water tested for bacteria annually. If you are experiencing gastrointestinal illness, a microbiological analysis of your drinking water is recommended.

Water samples can be submitted for analysis in bottles provided by DOH-Hendry Monday through Thursday prior to 4 p.m. Sample results will be available the day following submittal at 4:45 p.m.

For more information, contact:

Keith Legg, Laboratory Director 
NELAP Certified E25803
Phone: 863-674-4047

Test Type

Micro-bacteriological Analysis:

• Total Coliform
• Fecal Coliform

Fee

• $25.00 per bottle (Two bottles suggested for private well testing) Payable upon picking up water testing kit