Monroe County, NY Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- Monroe County Sanitary Code § 569-16
- Max depth defined
- 24 inches for a wading pool
- Water source
- Public supply or Director-approved source
- Private exemption
- Family-owned pools for personal use exempt
Summary
Monroe County's Sanitary Code requires public wading pools to have filtration, disinfection and clean water from an approved source, exempting only pools an individual owns and uses for family and friends.
No wading pool, except one owned by an individual and/or maintained by an individual for use by his family and friends, shall be constructed or made available for public use unless it shall be provided with suitable equipment and facilities for adequate replacement of water, recirculation, filtration, disinfection and cleaning. Every such wading pool shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and the water used therein shall be from a public water supply or from a source approved by the Director.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4802746; v60 updated 2026-02-10; through 02-10-2026).
Full Breakdown
Under § 569-16 of the Monroe County Sanitary Code, a wading pool is any concrete or masonry structure with a maximum 24-inch water depth used for wading by young children. Except for a pool owned and used privately by one family, every wading pool made available for public use must have equipment for water replacement, recirculation, filtration, disinfection and cleaning, must be kept clean and sanitary, and must draw its water from a public supply or a Director-approved source.
Violations & Fines
Operating a public wading pool without required filtration, disinfection or an approved water source violates the Sanitary Code and is enforceable by the Monroe County Department of Health as a health nuisance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Monroe County regulate backyard wading pools?
What water source can a public wading pool use?
Sources & Official References
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