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: Tom Roth
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: DE
Filter Rate: 379 gpm
Turnover Rate:
Chlorine (Free): 2.8
ORP: 825 / 7.59 / 84
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): 3.0
Chlorine (Combined): 0.2
Bromine: NA
Pool: 2-18ppm Spa: 4-18ppm
Water Quality Information (continued)
Cyanuric Acid: NA
Must be less than 80 ppm
pH: 7.4
Pool and Spa: 7.2ppm-7.8ppm
If less than 6.8 or greater than 8.2 = closure
Total Alkalinity: 100
Calcium Hardness: 420
Temperature (F): 81.9
Spa must not exceed 104°
Type of Disinfectant: Chlorine
Disinfection make and model: Pulsar 3
Drain Cover make and model: Eureka Mfg C0 AV20x20
Drain Cover exp. date: Covers & Hardware Exp 10/2028
CPO:
CPO exp. date:

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

Notes: Routine inspection today.

Please email a letter of correction stating how the violations listed below have been and/or will be corrected to diane.midcalf@linncountyiowa.gov within 30 days of this inspection.

# Section Reference Ref. Page
1) Water Quality Pool: 15.4(1)a 8
Spa: 15.51(1)a 8
  Item: A pool / spa filtration system shall be in working order and provide water clarity up to code standards, without leakage.
  Comment: CO2 system is not working properly. Recommend replacement due too corrosion and age of system.
   
2) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)f(6) 17 and 18
  Item: At swimming pools where lifeguards are employed, a telephone shall be available to the swimming pool staff for emergency purposes.
  Comment: Phone shall work. Recommend posting a laminated sign above it stating. EMERGENCY PHONE DIAL 9-911 You are located at Washington High School 2205 Forest Drive SE Cedar Rapids Gymnasium Entrance
   
3) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)n(1)8 23
  Item: Rooms or buildings where chlorine is stored or used shall be placarded in accordance with 875--Chapter 140, Iowa Administrative Code
  Comment: All entrances to the filter room should be labeled wtth a placard.
   
4) Safety Pool: 15.4(6)k 25
Spa: 15.51(5)i 18
  Item: Each member of staff shall sign off that they have reviewed SDS sheets along with the Emergency Action Plan annually.
  Comment: Keep this with your records.
   
5) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)m(2) 17
  Item: Fully submerged lighting in a pool or spa shall be in working order.
  Comment: All submerged lights shall work
   
6) Showers/Toilets/Dressing Rooms Pool: 15.4(5)e 23
  Item: Soap shall be available at each lavatory and at each indoor shower fixture.
  Comment: Showers shall have soap dispensers.
   
  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).