This study was undertaken to determine the safety profile ofeightswimming pool establishments (SPEs) in Zamboanga City. Safety was measured in terms of water quality, facility appropriateness, and lifeguard skills.Water analysis was done on site to determine the physical properties, while the analysis for chemical and bacteriological properties was done inthe DOST Laboratory. The results of the analysis of physical properties showed that 4 SPEs had turbid water at the time of sampling.For the chemical properties, results showed thatfour SPEs had residual chlorine levels lower than that of the recommended based on Section VI of Chapter VIII of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines P.D. 856.In terms of bacteriological properties, three SPEs showed high levels of Pseudomonas aeruginosa; the highest of which had a value of 490 MPN/100mL as compared to the normal value of 10 MPN/100mL. The high level of P. aeruginosa is attributed to the non-chlorinated water of one SPE.The results of the assessment of the SPE facilities showed that majority (62.5percent) had no lifesaving equipment, 25percent had no first aid kits, and 25percent had no emergency telephones. Only 12.5percent had no depth markings and regulations/signage. Two SPEs are not employing lifeguards.The results of the lifeguard skills assessment showed that 5 out of 9 lifeguards (55.55percent) had unsatisfactory lifesaving skills, while 4 (44.44percent) had satisfactory lifesavingskills.No single SPE passed the definition of a safe SPE, since a SPE must satisfy all parameters of assessment in order to be considered safe.Based on the entirety of the results gathered in this study,the SPEs in the city which were included in the study need improvements in terms of the overall water quality, facility and especially with regards to the lifeguard/s.

Keyword: Safety profile of swimming pools