Calvert County Health Department
- Adult Evaluation Reviews (AERS)
- Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
- Developmental Disabilities Program
- Health Equity Program
- Health Insurance Programs
- Home and Community-Based Services
- Maternal and Child Health
- Medical Assistance Program
- Medical Assistance Transportation Program
- Reproductive Health
- Reproductive Health Clinic Schedule
- Child Safety Seats
- Colorectal Cancer Awareness & Screening
- Diabetes and Prediabetes
- E-Cigarettes and Vaping
- Heart Health
- Injury Prevention
- Oral Cancer Prevention
- Poison Prevention
- Responsible Tobacco Retailer Program
- Skin Cancer Awareness
- Tobacco Cessation Program
- Stroke Awareness
- Tobacco Cessation for Pregnant Women
- Tobacco Use Prevention
Public Swimming Pools
The Environmental Health Division reviews construction plans and issues permits for public and semi-public pools in Calvert County. The Division also conducts routine and follow-up inspections during the operating season.
Anyone operating a public or semi-public pool in the State of Maryland is required to have certified operator to duty while the pool is in operation. Information on how to obtain a pool operator’s certification can be obtained by contacting the Division of Environmental Health at 410-535-3922 or contacting the College of Southern Maryland.
If there is a concern or complaint about a public or semi-public pool in Calvert County, please contact Environmental Health at 410-535-3922 or on-line at the Environmental Complaint Form page.
A permit is required to operate a public or semi public pool/spa in Calvert County and the current fee is $290.00 for Seasonal (May through September Operation), $570.00 for Annual.
There is a $25 fee for the processing of this application and the issuance of a pool operator card. The pool operator card is valid for three years unless suspended or revoked by the Calvert County Health Department. A copy of your previous certification card issued by the Health Department or a copy of the approved pool operator course completion certificate is required for processing of this application.
The applicant acknowledges that, by certification as a pool operator, the applicant is required to ensure that the pool operated is in compliance with COMAR 10.17.01.
A complete list of fees can be found here.
Swimming Pool/ Spa Application
Operating Record Forms:
Recreational Pools and Spas (PDF)
Recreational Pools and Spas (Excel)
Semi-Public and Limited Public Use Pools and Spas (PDF)
Semi-Public and Limited Public Use Pools and Spas (Excel)
Fecal Incident Response (CDC)
Water Balance Parameters for Maryland
MDH Injury Accident Reporting Form
For further information:
Department of Health & Mental Hygiene ~ http://health.maryland.gov/Pages/Home.aspx
College of Southern Maryland ~ www.csmd.edu