Emerald Row Apartments
7971 S 6TH ST, Oak Creek, WI 53154 · Milwaukee County
Establishment
- Type
- Pool / recreational water (Pool - Moderate)
- Inspected by
- Oak Creek Health Department
- License / ID
- LROB-AFLLQC
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (414) 622-0000
- Official record
- Oak Creek Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 19, 2026 Routine · 1 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
POOL DECK-GOOD REPAIR
Pool deck area not maintained in good repair. The plaster on the zero entry level end was cracked and breaking up on either side.
Correction: Maintain pool deck area in good repair. Quotes have been received for repairing.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(b)1.a. - DECK GOOD REPAIR
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Jun 20, 2025 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jun 17, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 critical, 1 repeat
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
TELEPHONE-OTHER TECHNOLOGIES,RELIABLE SERVICE CONNECTION
6/17/25: Emergency phone does ring through and answered. But after 911 answers, there is about 5 seconds of static where no one can hear anything on either end. Address does not show up on the 911 end either. The push button emergency phone did not connect properly to 911. It rang mulitple times with no pickup and then started over again with no pickup. After ringing for about 3 minutes, dispatch was able to get through.
Correction: Pool allowed to stay open but need to get static fixed and address to show up. Provide a reliable service connection for the communication technology. Pool is closed until fixed.
Code ATCP 76.26(2)(b)2. - TELEPHONE, OTHER TECHNOLOGIES, CONNECTI
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Serious
Critical
Repeat
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Jun 12, 2025 Routine · 2 critical, 2 non-critical, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
SKIMMER COVERS SECURELY SEATED ON DECK
A screw is most of the way out on the corner of the main drain cover.
Correction: Ensure that the main drain cover is securely seated on the basin.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(b) 3. - SKIMMER COVERS SECURE ON DECK
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
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
TELEPHONE-OTHER TECHNOLOGIES,RELIABLE SERVICE CONNECTION
The push button emergency phone did not connect properly to 911. It rang mulitple times with no pickup and then started over again with no pickup. After ringing for about 3 minutes, dispatch was able to get through.
Correction: Provide a reliable service connection for the communication technology. Pool is closed until fixed.
Code ATCP 76.26(2)(b)2. - TELEPHONE, OTHER TECHNOLOGIES, CONNECTI
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Serious
Critical
CLOSING CRITERIA-NO FUNCTIONAL EMERGENCY PHONE
The Responsible Supervisor or operator has not closed the pool due to a improperly functioning emergency phone.
Correction: Close the pool in the event of a nonfunctional emergency phone.
Code ATCP 76.30 (1)(g) - FUNCTIONAL EMERGENCY PHONE
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Jun 25, 2024 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jun 19, 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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Jun 17, 2024 Routine · 2 critical, 6 non-critical
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Not serious
Non-critical
BACKWASH PROCEDURES POSTED ON EASILY READ CHART
The backwash procedure is no conspicuously posted on an easily read chart. Back washing has been performed every other day, irregardless of the rise in pressure in the sand filter.
Correction: Post the backwash procedure on an easily read chart. Follow manufacturers recommendation on when to back wash but typically it is a rise of 9-10 psi in the sand filter.
Code ATCP 76.11(6)(a) 4. - PROCEDURE POSTED
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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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Not serious
Non-critical
BIOHAZARD KIT-AVAILABLE
A biohazard kit is not available.
Correction: Provide a biohazard kit for the pool.
Code ATCP 76.27(2)(a) - BIOHAZ KIT AVAILABLE
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
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. Signage was provided.
Code ATCP 76.29(1)(f) - NO PROLONGED BREATH HOLDING
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Not serious
Non-critical
FILES MAINTAINED PERMANENT-ATCP 76 CURRENT COPY
A copy of the most current version of ch. ATCP 76 was not permanently maintained on premises:
Correction: Maintain a copy of the most current version of ch. ATCP 76 on premises.
Code ATCP 76.32(3)(a)1. - CURRENT ATCP 76 COPY
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Not serious
Non-critical
VGBA DRAIN COVER INFO-INSTALLATION DATE
The VGBA log or other proof does not indicate equalizer cover installation date.
Correction: Indicate in the log of drain cover installation date.
Code ATCP 76.38(2)(b)5. - INSTALL DATE
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Serious
Critical
Corrected on site
TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
A telephone or other approved communication technology capable of connecting to emergency services is not working.
Correction: Provide a working telephone or other technology capable of connecting with emergency services. Repair man was called and had fixed an hour later. Pool was closed for that hour and allowed to open after phone was functional.
Code ATCP 76.26(2)(a) - TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
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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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Not serious
Non-critical
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Jul 6, 2023 Follow Up · 2 non-critical, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
DRINKING FOUNTAIN NOT FUNCTIONAL
The drinking fountain is not functional.
Correction: Repair the drinking fountain.
Code [A] ATCP 76.33(1)(g)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
BIOHAZARD KIT UNAVAILABLE
No biohazard safety kit is located on the premises.
Correction: Provide a biohazard safety kit at the first aid station.
Code ATCP 76.27(2)
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Not serious
Non-critical
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Jun 14, 2023 Routine · 7 non-critical, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Non-critical
FLOWMETER, VALVES AND GAUGES NOT FUNCTIONAL
The inlet valve cover in the deepest part of the pool has come off.
Correction: Repair or replace the specified equipment.
Code ATCP 76.11(5)
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Not serious
Non-critical
TEST KIT NOT APPROVED
The test kit used by the facility has all reagents expired.
Correction: Replace the test kit with fresh reagents.
Code ATCP 76.17(1)
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Not serious
Non-critical
NO CERTIFED OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ON SITE
The facility is staffed with a current certified water attraction operator but the documentation is not available onsite.
Correction: Provide documentation of the certified water attraction operator for the facility.
Code ATCP 76.20(2)(b)
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Not serious
Non-critical
BIOHAZARD KIT UNAVAILABLE
No biohazard safety kit is located on the premises.
Correction: Provide a biohazard safety kit at the first aid station.
Code ATCP 76.27(2)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Corrected on site
SKIMMER/MAIN DRAIN RATIO INCORRECT
The skimmer to main drain flow ration is not set correctly.
Correction: Readjust the flow so that only 20% comes through the main drain and 80% comes through the skimmers.
Code [A] ATCP 76.11(2)(a)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Repeat
TELEPHONE NOT WORKING
The emergency telephone does not work.
Correction: Provide a functional emergency telephone immediately.
Code [A] ATCP 76.26(2)
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Not serious
Non-critical
SKIMMER BASKET OR WEIR MISSING
The only information on the age of the equalizer covers is from the initial pool plans from construction in 2017. The equalizer covers are a Paramount SDX cover and are good for 5 years and need to be replaced.
Correction: Check with the pool company to see if they replaced them last year or replace them immediately.
Code [B] ATCP 76.11(2)(b)
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Not serious
Non-critical
Source: Oak Creek Health Department. History last read Oct 16, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.