Riverside Athletic Club, Pool
500 SOUTH CENTER, Merrill, WI 54452 · Lincoln County
Establishment
- Type
- Pool / recreational water (Pool - Simple with Features)
- Inspected by
- Lincoln County Health Department
- License / ID
- HSAT-7QX2XS
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 553-2481
- Official record
- Lincoln County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 25, 2025 Routine · 2 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
RECIRCULATION (TURNOVER) RATE NOT MET
The recirculation (turnover) rate has not been met. Turnover rate is 6.28 hours.
Correction: Immediately adjust or repair equipment to operate at a proper turnover rate.
Code ATCP 76.11(4)(c) - RECIRCULATION RATE
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Not serious
Non-critical
ELECTRONIC MONITORING WATER POTENTIAL
The water potential ("ORP") is 621 mV and water has not been tested manually. Operator adjusted during inspection.
Correction: Maintain water potential between 650−900 mV, and manually test the water if the water potential reads below 650 mV or above 900 mV.
Code ATCP 76.14(6)(a) - OXIDATION POTENTIAL
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Oct 11, 2024 Follow Up · 1 critical, 3 non-critical, 4 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
SKIMMERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED
Floating weir is missing on one of the skimmers.
Correction: Repair or replace skimmer, weirs or gutters as needed.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(b) 2. - SKIMMERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
FLOWMETER, VALVE, OR GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
The flowmeter is not being maintained in operating condition.
Correction: Adjust or repair the flowmeter.
Code ATCP 76.11(5)(a) - FLOWMETER, VALVE, GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
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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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Serious
Critical
Repeat
CHEMICAL STORAGE, SEPARATION OF OXIDIZERS AND ACIDS
Chlorine is not stored separately from acid.
Correction: Store oxidizers separately from acids.
Code ATCP 76.12 (2)(c) - CHEMICAL SEPARATION OXIDIZERS, ACIDS
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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Oct 7, 2024 Routine · 2 critical, 5 non-critical, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
SKIMMERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED
Floating weir is missing on one of the skimmers.
Correction: Repair or replace skimmer, weirs or gutters as needed.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(b) 2. - SKIMMERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
FLOWMETER, VALVE, OR GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
The flowmeter is not being maintained in operating condition.
Correction: Adjust or repair the flowmeter.
Code ATCP 76.11(5)(a) - FLOWMETER, VALVE, GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
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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
POSTING SIGNAGE-SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN
At a non-lifeguarded pool, no signage stating that children under 12 must be supervised is present on the pool rules.
Correction: Post signage stating that children under 12 must be supervised.
Code ATCP 76.29(1)(c) - SUPERVISE CHILDREN
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Not serious
Non-critical
POSTING SIGNAGE- NO PROLONGED BREATH HOLDING
Signage or other communication warning against prolonged breath-holding is not posted or otherwise provided.
Correction: Provide signage or provide other communication warning against prolonged breath holding.
Code ATCP 76.29(1)(f) - NO PROLONGED BREATH HOLDING
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Serious
Critical
CHEMICAL STORAGE, SEPARATION OF OXIDIZERS AND ACIDS
Chlorine is not stored separately from acid.
Correction: Store oxidizers separately from acids.
Code ATCP 76.12 (2)(c) - CHEMICAL SEPARATION OXIDIZERS, ACIDS
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Serious
Critical
GATES AND DOORS-SELF-CLOSING
The doors from the mens locker room and emergency exit does not self-close completely.
Correction: Provide a self-closing gate or door.
Code ATCP 76.34(4)(a)(1m)(a) -SELF-CLOSING
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Nov 30, 2023 Routine · 5 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
SKIMMER POOL RECIRCULATION FLOW
Proportion of water recirculating from skimmer and main drain is equal.
Correction: Adjust equipment so that proportion of water recirculating from skimmer and main drain is mostly from skimmer.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(a) 2. b. - SKIMMER POOL RECIRCULATION FLOW
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
STRAINER BASKET NOT CLEANED DAILY
The strainer baskets contain debris from the pool cover.
Correction: Clean strainer baskets daily.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(d) 3. - CLEANED
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Not serious
Non-critical
RECIRCULATION (TURNOVER) RATE NOT MET
The recirculation (turnover) rate cannot be determined - flowmeter is not functioning properly.
Correction: Immediately adjust or repair equipment to operate at a proper turnover rate [Describe].
Code ATCP 76.11(4)(c) - RECIRCULATION RATE
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Not serious
Non-critical
FLOWMETER, VALVE, OR GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
The flowmeter is not functioning and is stuck at 120 GPM.
Correction: Adjust or repair the flowmeter.
Code ATCP 76.11(5)(a) - FLOWMETER, VALVE, GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
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Not serious
Non-critical
COMBINED CHLORINE PLAN PRESENT
A combined chlorine plan has not been created.
Correction: Create a combined chlorine plan.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)1. - PLAN PRESENT
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
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.