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: Washington High School
Address: 2205 Forest Dr SE
Cedar Rapids, IA  52403
Person Contacted: Rick
Title: CPO
Registration No: SP57-039-100
Type: Routine

Water Quality Information
Name: Indoor Pool >= 1500 sq ft
Registration No: SP57-039-100
Area (Sq. ft.): 3150
Volume (Gallons): 159847
Filter Type:
Filter Rate:
Turnover Rate:
Chlorine (Free): 1.16
ORP: 733
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): 1.62
Chlorine (Combined): .46
Bromine:
Pool: 2-18ppm Spa: 4-18ppm
Water Quality Information (continued)
Cyanuric Acid:
Must be less than 80 ppm
pH: 7.6
Pool and Spa: 7.2ppm-7.8ppm
If less than 6.8 or greater than 8.2 = closure
Total Alkalinity: 87
Calcium Hardness: 220
Temperature (F):
Spa must not exceed 104°
Type of Disinfectant:
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 )

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1) Management/Personnel Pool: 15.4(6)f 24
Spa: 15.51(5)e 17
  Item: Records shall include results of chemical tests, results of microbial analyses, reports of complaints/injuries/illnesses, daily water temp. (spa), dates of draining/cleaning, and dates of review of MSDS
  Comment: Didn't have staff date and initials of annual review of Material Safety Data Sheets and emergency plan. REPEAT VIOLATION
   
2) Management/Personnel Pool: 15.4(4)h(1) 18
Spa: 15.51(4)f 14
  Item: Main drain and SVRS documentation (VGB) with dates of installation must be kept in facility. Each SVRS shall be tested monthly and the test dates recorded
  Comment: Must provide documentation of VGB compliant drain covers and install date. REPEAT VIOLATION
   
3) Management/Personnel Pool: 15.4(6)m 25
  Item: A lifeguard staffing plan shall be available
  Comment: Must provide lifeguard staffing plan for all programs conducted at the pool. REPEAT VIOLATION
   
4) Management/Personnel Pool: 15.4(6)f(5) 24
Spa: 15.51(5)e(6) 17
  Item: Dates when filters are backwashed, cleaned, or changed included in Operational Records
  Comment: Didn't have dates when filters are backwashed, cleaned, or changed including in operation records.
   
5) Management/Personnel Pool: 15.4(6)i 25
Spa: 15.51(5)g 18
  Item: A permanent manual of operation shall be kept in facility
  Comment: Must provide instructions on keeping the chemical feed systems supplied, and vacuuming. REPEAT VIOLATION
   
6) Management/Personnel Pool: 15.4(2)e 10 and 11
Spa: 15.51(2)e 11 and 12
  Item: Not tested/recorded as often as necessary in Operation Records
  Comment: 1) Missing several total chlorine and total alkalinity WEEKLY water tests. 2) Had Master's program at 5:00am this morning, but the first water test was done at 6:30am. Testing must be done within HALF HOUR of opening at least every 4 hours while opened (including night and weekend meets). REPEAT VIOLATION
   
7) 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 is lower than skimmer level. Water level must be maintained at skimmer level.
   
8) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)b(4) 13
Spa: 15.51(4)b(2) 13
  Item: Stairs, ladder rungs, ramps, and recessed steps shall be slip-resistant.
  Comment: Slip paint is wearing off. Repaint while pool is drained. Steps must be slip resistant. REPEAT VIOLATION
   
9) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)b(2) 13
  Item: Pool ladders, ramps, handrails, and grab rails shall be securely anchored.
  Comment: All handrails are north side of the pool are losing. Must be securely anchored. Repair.
   
  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).