The Health Department ensures that the operation, maintenance, and construction of public swimming pools and spas, public bathing beaches, campgrounds, and mobile home parks are in accordance with applicable regulations and do not jeopardize the health or safety of the community.

The annual permit fee for a campground, public swimming pool or a public spa is $100.00. Annual permit fees for mobile home parks are determined by the number of mobile home spaces:

Call 240-313-3400 to schedule a consultation concerning requirements, inspections or permits. Download these applications here:

      Application For Swimming Pool, Spa, Bathing Beach Operating Permit

      Campground Permit Application

      Application For Permit To Operate Mobile Home Park

Mail completed applications and fee payments to:

Washington County Health Department
Environmental Health Division
13332 Pennsylvania Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21742

Staff work closely with the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to facilitate construction and to ensure that inspection requirements and procedures are adhered to.

General information concerning public swimming pools and spas can be obtained from The National Spa and Pool Institute and The American National Standards Institute.