The Health Department conducts inspections of some public swimming pools and spas in Sarpy and Cass counties. The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment Swimming Pool Program is responsible for all of the licensing of swimming pools in Sarpy and Cass counties.
For more information about Nebraska's swimming pool program, visit Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment
To access public swimming pool applications, forms, and licensing information, visit Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment.
For private swimming pool questions, contact your local city or county code enforcement department.
Pool Operator Requirement
All public swimming pools in Nebraska are required to have a pool operator responsible for overseeing daily operations and ensuring compliance with state health and safety regulations. This individual plays a critical role in maintaining proper water quality, chemical balance, and facility safety, as well as keeping required operational records and responding to any safety or health concerns. Nebraska regulations also require that certain pools have a certified operator on staff or readily available, depending on the type of facility.
Certification is obtained through successful completion of an approved training and examination process approved by the National Swimming Pool Foundation, the National Recreation and Park Association, or an equivalent course approved by the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment. Permits to function as a certified pool operator in Nebraska are issued by DWEE on their website.
Below is a list of certified pool operator training courses approved in Nebraska. This is not a complete list, and other approved options may be available: