RecordWell Data

Riverside Athletic Club, W.pool

500 SOUTH CENTER, Merrill, WI 54452 · Lincoln County

26cited violations
8serious tier
6inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025130
20244208
2023130

Inspections

  1. Nov 25, 2025 Routine · 3 non-critical, 1 repeat
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  2. Oct 11, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 critical, 3 non-critical, 4 repeat
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  3. Oct 8, 2024 Follow Up · 3 critical, 4 non-critical, 6 repeat
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  4. Oct 7, 2024 Routine · 4 critical, 4 non-critical, 2 repeat
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  5. Jan 9, 2024 Follow Up · 1 non-critical, 1 repeat
    • 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

  6. Nov 30, 2023 Routine · 3 non-critical
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

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.