Swimming Pool / Spa
Inspection Report


Jones County Environmental Services
105 Broadway Place, Suite 11
Anamosa, IA 52205
Phone: (319) 462-4715 Fax: (319) 462-5302
E-mail: environmental@co.jones.ia.us
  Facility Name: Monticello Aquatic Center
Address: 811 S Cedar St.
Monticello, IA  52310
Person Contacted: Jacob Oswald
Title: CPO
Registration No: SP53-002-100 \ SP53-002-101 \ SP53-002-102
Type: Routine

Water Quality Information
Name: Out. Pool >= 1500 Out. Wad > 500 Out. Waterslide
Registration No: SP53-002-100 SP53-002-101 SP53-002-102
Area (Sq. ft.): 6000 900
Volume (Gallons): 40000
Filter Type: Sand- Zone 1 Sand- Zone 2
Filter Rate:
Turnover Rate:
Chlorine (Free): 3.0 3.6
ORP: 6.9 wrong / 768 793 / 7.4
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 3.8
Chlorine (Combined): 0 0.2
Bromine: NA NA
Pool: 2-18ppm Spa: 4-18ppm
Cyanuric Acid: < 30 < 30
Must be less than 80 ppm
pH: 7.4 7.4
Pool and Spa: 7.2ppm-7.8ppm
If less than 6.8 or greater than 8.2 = closure
Total Alkalinity: 40 40
Calcium Hardness: 500 520

 

Water Quality Information (continued)
Name: Out. Pool >= 1500 Out. Wad > 500 Out. Waterslide
Registration No: SP53-002-100 SP53-002-101 SP53-002-102
Temperature (F): 80.2 80.0
Spa must not exceed 104°
Type of Disinfectant: Cal Hypo Briquettes Cal Hypo Briquettes
Disinfection make and model: Pulsar Precision Pulsar Precision
Drain Cover make and model: Waterway Waterway
Drain Cover exp. date: 5/11/2024 EXPIRED 5/11/2024 EXPIRED
CPO: Jacob Oswald Jacob Oswald
CPO exp. date: 4/30/2027 4/30/2027

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

Notes: :
Routine inspection

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) Filtration/Recirculation Pool: 15.4(1)b(2) 8
Spa: 15.51(1)a(4) 8
  Item: Filters and pumps shall have operating pressure gauges
  Comment: Replace nonfunctional gauges on main pumps
   
2) 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: Fix or replace the pump in the spray feature enclosure with a significant, long term leak.
   
3) Water Quality Pool: 15.4(3)a(1) 12
Spa: 15.51(3)a(1) 12
  Item: Equipment for continuous feed of chlorine, a chlorine compound or a bromine compound and/or equipment for the continuous feed of a chemical for pH adjustment to the swimming pool / spa shall be provided and shall be fully operational
  Comment: Fix or replace the inaccurate BecSys3 system that continues sending it into a 'fail safe/locked' mode, which stops feeding chemicals.
   
4) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)l(4) 21
  Item: If a wading pool is within 50 ft. of a swimming pool, the wading pool shall have a barrier at least 36 inches high separating it from the swimming pool, and shall have no openings that would allow the passage of a 4-inch sphere, and a self-closing, self-latching gate.
  Comment: Ensure main gate to baby pool has a self closing, self latching gate.
   
5) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)e 16
  Item: For outdoor swimming pools at least one elevated lifeguard chair or station shall be provided for a swimming pool with a water surface area of 2000 to 4000 sq. ft. inclusive; at least two chairs shall be provided if the area is 4001 to 6000 sq. ft.; and at least three chairs shall be provided if the area is 6001 sq. ft. or more.
  Comment: Recommend that lifeguard chair stations are placed in proper areas for current zones, and in good repair. For example, one is placed in an area where the guard cannot see the water they are supposed to be monitoring behind them. Another chair is missing from its stand. Another one has areas on the surface that are peeling.
   
6) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)h 18 and 19
  Item: All drains shall be VGB compliant and within their life expectancy date
  Comment: VGB drain covers appear in good repair but did expire on 5/11/2024. Monitor these closely. Replace at any sign of disrepair, but no later than before opening for the 2025 outdoor pool season.
   
7) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)b(4) 13
Spa: 15.51(4)b(2) 13
  Item: Stairs, ladder rungs, ramps, recessed steps, zero entry, and all pool floor surfaces shall be slip-resistant.
  Comment: Zero entry and baby pool surfaces appear smooth. Recommend adding texture to make them more slip-resistant.
   
8) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)d(5) 16
  Item: Each water slide shall have a minimum of two attendants, one stationed at the top of the slide and one at the bottom of the slide.
  Comment: If this is not possible, the water slide shall be closed. Also, please note that your waterslide rules should be followed. Example: Minimum height is 42". Only one person goes down the slide at a time...
   
9) Structure/Diving Pool: 15.4(4)o(2) 23
  Item: The internal surface of a flume shall be smooth and continuous for its entire length
  Comment: Continue to monitor the patchy spots on the flume of the slide
   
  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).