Swimming Pool / Spa
Inspection Report


Linn County Public Health
1020 - 6th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: (319) 892-6000 Fax: (319) 892-6099
E-mail: health@linncountyiowa.gov
  Facility Name: Alexandra Apts
Address: 4419 1st Ave SW
Cedar Rapids, IA  52404
Person Contacted: Jean
Title: Property Manager
Registration No: SP57-064-100

Water Quality Information
Name: Outdoor Pool < 1500 sq ft
Registration No: SP57-064-100
Area (Sq. ft.): 760
Volume (Gallons): 22800
Filter Type: Sand
Filter Rate:
Turnover Rate:
Chlorine (Free): 2.48
ORP:
Pool: 1-8ppm, ORP 700-880 mV
If less than 0.6ppm or greater than 8.0ppm = closure
Spa: 2-8 ppm ORP 700-880 mV
If less than 1.0ppm or greater than 8.0ppm = closure
Chlorine (Total): 2.98
Chlorine (Combined): .5
Bromine:
Pool: 2-18ppm Spa: 4-18ppm
Water Quality Information (continued)
Cyanuric Acid: 118
Must be less than 80 ppm
pH: 7.8
Pool and Spa: 7.2ppm-7.8ppm
If less than 6.8 or greater than 8.2 = closure
Total Alkalinity: 90
Calcium Hardness: 126
Temperature (F):
Spa must not exceed 104°
Type of Disinfectant: Chlorine
Disinfection make and model:
Drain Cover make and model:
Drain Cover exp. date:
CPO:
CPO exp. date:

Smoke Free Air Act
1. Facility in compliance with smoking ban?
( If no, complete complaint form )

Notes: Pool was closed today due to high cyanuric acid level. Pool may reopen when level is tested below 80ppm. Overall doing a better job recording water tests and keeping pool maintained. Must re-learn the required min/max operating levels to shut down the pool when necessary. Must submit the CPO certificate to the Health Dept. as soon as possible and make sure to include in log book as well.

# Section Reference Ref. Page
1) Filtration/Recirculation Pool: 15.4(4)g 18
Spa: 15.51(4)e 14
  Item: Water level shall be maintained at skimmer level
  Comment: Water level was not maintained at skimmer level. Must raise water level for adequate function of the floating weirs.
   
2) Water Quality Pool: 15.4(2)a(5) 9
Spa: 15.51(2)a(5) 9
  Item: Pool / Spa shall be closed if cyanuric acid concentration in spa exceeds 80 ppm
  Comment: POOL WAS CLOSED TODAY FOR HIGH LEVEL (118PPM). Records indicate that cyanuric acid has breached maximum level several times without closing. If cyanuric acid reaches level above 80ppm the facility must close until the level has been lowered below 80ppm.
   
3) Water Quality Pool: 15.4(3)b(1) 12
Spa: 15.51(3)b(1) 12
  Item: The pool or spa shall be clean
  Comment: Pool walls and floor look to have become soiled in some spots and must be cleaned at the end of the season.
   
4) Decks Pool: 15.4(4)k(1) 21
Spa: 15.51(4)h(1) 15
  Item: Pool and Spa decks shall be maintained slip-resistant, and free of litter, obstructions and tripping hazards.
  Comment: The SW corner and NE of the pool has an edge that is uneven and creating a tripping hazard. Edges must be resurfaced, filled, or ground down to prevent injury.
   
  Name   Date
Inspector: Inspection:
     
Report Received By: Received:
Reviewed By: Reviewed:

These items must be corrected as soon as possible in order to comply with the Iowa Department of Public Health Swimming Pool and Spa Rules. A letter regarding the actions which will be taken in order to correct all deficiencies must be submitted within 30 days to this office. If for any reason you take issue with any of the items cited regarding swimming pool rules, a variance can be requested by following the instructions in the Iowa Department of Public Health Swimming Pools manual, amended July 8th, 2009, page 57, section 641-15.7 (135I). Variance requests regarding spa rules must be made in compliance with the instructions in the Iowa Department of Public Health Spa manual, revised July 8th, 2009, page 32, section 641-15.7 (135I).