Riverside Athletic Club, W.pool
500 SOUTH CENTER, Merrill, WI 54452 · Lincoln County
Establishment
- Type
- Pool / recreational water (Pool - Moderate)
- Inspected by
- Lincoln County Health Department
- License / ID
- HSAT-7QXQWW
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 553-2481
- Official record
- Lincoln County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 20 | 8 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 25, 2025 Routine · 3 non-critical, 1 repeat
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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
ALKALINITY
The total alkalinity is 41.
Correction: Maintain the total alkalinity of the water between 60 and 180 ppm as calcium carbonate or be able to demonstrate to the department or its agent that another level of total alkalinity produces chemically balanced water.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(d) - ALKALINITY
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
ELECTRONIC MONITORING WATER POTENTIAL
The water potential ("ORP") is 605 mV and water has not been tested manually. Corrected to 684.
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
Repeat
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Oct 11, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 critical, 3 non-critical, 4 repeat
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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
Repeat
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. Replace drain cover.
Code ATCP 76.38(2)(a) - DRAIN COVER LOG
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
CHEMICAL STORAGE, SEPARATION OF OXIDIZERS AND ACIDS
Chlroine 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 8, 2024 Follow Up · 3 critical, 4 non-critical, 6 repeat
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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
Repeat
POSTING SIGNAGE-MAX PATRON LOAD
Maximum patron load is not posted.
Correction: Post signage indicating Maximum patron load.
Code ATCP 76.29(1)(e) - MAX PATRON LOAD
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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. Replace drain cover.
Code ATCP 76.38(2)(a) - DRAIN COVER LOG
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
CHEMICAL STORAGE, SEPARATION OF OXIDIZERS AND ACIDS
Chlroine 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
MAXIMUM CHLORINE
The maximum chlorine residual exceeds 10 ppm. After draining and refilling, whirlpool chlorine levels are even greater - 18.4ppm.
Correction: Close the pool until the chlorine residual is in compliance with ATCP 76.14 Table A. Contact pool company to diagnose and correct issues.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(f) - MAXIMUM FREE CHLORINE
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
GATES AND DOORS-SELF-CLOSING
The gate or door from the men's locker room as well as the emergency exit from the pool do not self-close.
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
Repeat
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Oct 7, 2024 Routine · 4 critical, 4 non-critical, 2 repeat
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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-MAX PATRON LOAD
Maximum patron load is not posted.
Correction: Post signage indicating Maximum patron load.
Code ATCP 76.29(1)(e) - MAX PATRON LOAD
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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. Replace drain cover.
Code ATCP 76.38(2)(a) - DRAIN COVER LOG
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Serious
Critical
CHEMICAL STORAGE, SEPARATION OF OXIDIZERS AND ACIDS
Chlroine 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
MAXIMUM CHLORINE
The maximum chlorine residual exceeds 10 ppm.
Correction: Close the pool until the chlorine residual is in compliance with ATCP 76.14 Table A.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(f) - MAXIMUM FREE CHLORINE
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Serious
Critical
CLOSING CRITERIA-FAILURE TO MEET 76.16
The Responsible Supervisor or operator has not closed the pool after failure to comply with the water quality requirements. Free chlorine was marked as high on inspection report, however, operator did not shut the whirlpool down.
Correction: Close the pool in the event of failure to comply with the water quality requirements pursuant to s. ATCP 76.16.
Code ATCP 76.30 (1)(b) - FAILURE TO MEET ATCP 76.16
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Serious
Critical
GATES AND DOORS-SELF-CLOSING
The gate or door from the men's locker room as well as the emergency exit from the pool do not self-close.
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
Repeat
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Jan 9, 2024 Follow Up · 1 non-critical, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
COMBINED CHLORINE PLAN PRESENT
A combined chlorine action plan has not been created.
Correction: Create a combined chlorine action plan.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)1. - PLAN PRESENT
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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Nov 30, 2023 Routine · 3 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
RECIRCULATION (TURNOVER) RATE NOT MET
The recirculation (turnover) rate cannot be determined as flowmeter is not functioning.
Correction: Immediately adjust or repair flowmeter to ensure operation at a proper turnover rate.
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 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
COMBINED CHLORINE PLAN PRESENT
A combined chlorine action plan has not been created.
Correction: Create a combined chlorine action plan.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(e)1. - PLAN PRESENT
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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.