Prairie River Middle School
106 POLK, Merrill, WI 54452 · Lincoln County
Establishment
- Type
- Pool / recreational water (Pool - Moderate with Features)
- Inspected by
- Lincoln County Health Department
- License / ID
- HSAT-7QX6MK
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 921-5817
- Official record
- Lincoln County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Inspections
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Oct 22, 2025 Routine · 2 critical, 2 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
REAGENTS REPLACED
Some test kit reagents in the Taylor test kit are just past expiration and need to be replaced. Some are alos expiring this month.
Correction: Discard expired reagents. Replace test kit reagents as recommended by the manufacturer.
Code ATCP 76.17 (2)(b) - REAGENTS REPLACED
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Not serious
Non-critical
VGBA-DRAIN COVER INFO-DOCUMENTS-DRAIN COVER LOG PRESENT
The operator does not have a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers, and there is no alternative form of proof available about drain cover replacement.
Correction: Maintain a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers, or keep receipts or affidavits that show make and model of drain cover.
Code ATCP 76.38(2)(a) - DRAIN COVER LOG
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Serious
Critical
CO ALARM-POOL EQUIPMENT ROOM
There is a fuel-burning device in the equipment room but no functional CO alarm in the equipment room.
Correction: Provide a CO alarm in the equipment room and install per manufacturer's instructions.
Code ATCP 76.33(4)(d)1. -CO ALARM EQPT ROOM
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Serious
Critical
VGBA-EXISTING POOLS, PUMP CURVE AND DRAIN COVER INFO
The operator of an existing pool does not have the pump curve or drain cover specifications.
Correction: Obtain a pump curve and information that describes make, model and gpm rating for the drain covers.
Code ATCP 76.38(1)(b) - PUMP CURVE
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Sep 10, 2024 Routine · 2 non-critical, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
COMBINED CHLORINE PLAN PRESENT
The operator has not developed and implemented a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
Correction: Develop and implement a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)1. - PLAN PRESENT
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Not serious
Non-critical
FIRST AID KIT ITEMS
The first aid kit is present but missing items. Eye Wash & Elastic Bandages were unable to be located during inspection.
Correction: Replace the missing items in the first aid kit.
Code ATCP 76.27(1)(b) - FIRST AID KIT ITEMS
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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Apr 18, 2024 Follow Up · 1 non-critical, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
COMBINED CHLORINE PLAN PRESENT
The operator has not developed and implemented a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
Correction: Develop and implement a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)1. - PLAN PRESENT
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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Feb 12, 2024 Routine · 1 critical, 1 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
COMBINED CHLORINE PLAN PRESENT
The operator has not developed and implemented a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
Correction: Develop and implement a plan to minimize combined chlorine in the pool.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)1. - PLAN PRESENT
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Serious
Critical
DRINKING FOUNTAIN PROVIDED
There is no drinking fountain provided. A bottle fill station is provided. Inspector to chech with State to determine if this is acceptable.
Correction: Provide a drinking fountain within 300 feet walking distance.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)1. DRINKING FOUNTAIN PROVIDED
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Not serious
Non-critical
Source: Lincoln County Health Department. History last read Oct 15, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.