City Of Racine Splash Pad

SIXTH ST, Racine, WI 53403 · Racine County

38cited violations

14serious tier

9inspections

Establishment

Type: Pool / recreational water (Pool - Moderate with Features)
Inspected by: City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID: HSAT-7QWBMC
Status: Permitted
Phone: (262) 298-1061
Official record: City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	4	8	5
2025	2	5	1
2024	2	23	8
2023	1	2	0

Inspections

Jul 2, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

No violations cited.
Jul 2, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · 1 critical, 1 non-critical, 2 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  FILES MAINTAINED PERMANENT-PUMP CURVE
  
  The manufacturer’s pump performance curve diagram was not permanently maintained on premises:
  
  Correction: Maintain a copy of the manufacturer’s pump performance curve diagram on the premises and send to inspector for reccords.
  
  Code ATCP 76.32(3)(a)3. - PUMP CURVE
- Serious Critical Repeat
  CLOSING CRITERIA-NO FUNCTIONAL EMERGENCY PHONE
  
  Splash pad has a nonfunctional emergency phone.
  
  Correction: Close the pool in the event of a nonfunctional emergency phone.
  
  Code ATCP 76.30 (1)(g) - FUNCTIONAL EMERGENCY PHONE
Jun 30, 2026 Re-inspection · 2 critical, 1 non-critical, 3 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  FILES MAINTAINED PERMANENT-PUMP CURVE
  
  The manufacturer’s pump performance curve diagram was not permanently maintained on premises:
  
  Correction: Maintain a copy of the manufacturer’s pump performance curve diagram on the premises and send to inspector for reccords.
  
  Code ATCP 76.32(3)(a)3. - PUMP CURVE
- Serious Critical Repeat
  CLOSING CRITERIA-FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 76.14 OR PH LIMITS
  
  Free chlorine observed to be 50ppm. pH observed to be 8.
  
  Correction: Close the pool in the event of failure to comply with the disinfectant or sanitizer residual levels pursuant to s. ATCP 76.14, or pH values that are less than 6.8 or equal to or greater than 8.0.
  
  Code ATCP 76.30 (1)(c) - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ATCP 76.14
- Serious Critical Repeat
  CLOSING CRITERIA-NO FUNCTIONAL EMERGENCY PHONE
  
  Splash pad has a nonfunctional emergency phone.
  
  Correction: Close the pool in the event of a nonfunctional emergency phone.
  
  Code ATCP 76.30 (1)(g) - FUNCTIONAL EMERGENCY PHONE
Jun 29, 2026 Routine · 2 critical, 1 non-critical
- Not serious Non-critical
  FILES MAINTAINED PERMANENT-PUMP CURVE
  
  The manufacturer’s pump performance curve diagram was not permanently maintained on premises:
  
  Correction: Maintain a copy of the manufacturer’s pump performance curve diagram on the premises and send to inspector for reccords.
  
  Code ATCP 76.32(3)(a)3. - PUMP CURVE
- Serious Critical
  CLOSING CRITERIA-FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 76.14 OR PH LIMITS
  
  Free chlorine observed to be 50ppm. pH observed to be 8.
  
  Correction: Close the pool in the event of failure to comply with the disinfectant or sanitizer residual levels pursuant to s. ATCP 76.14, or pH values that are less than 6.8 or equal to or greater than 8.0.
  
  Code ATCP 76.30 (1)(c) - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ATCP 76.14
- Serious Critical
  CLOSING CRITERIA-NO FUNCTIONAL EMERGENCY PHONE
  
  Splash pad has a nonfunctional emergency phone.
  
  Correction: Close the pool in the event of a nonfunctional emergency phone.
  
  Code ATCP 76.30 (1)(g) - FUNCTIONAL EMERGENCY PHONE
Jun 25, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 non-critical, 1 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  FLOWMETER, VALVE, OR GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
  
  The pressure gauge for the effluent reading is 38 psi higher than the influent, suggesting one of the pressure gauges on the filter is not working properly.
  
  Correction: Adjust or repair the pressure gages on the filter.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(5)(a) - FLOWMETER, VALVE, GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
Jun 5, 2025 Routine · 1 critical, 3 non-critical, 1 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  FLOWMETER, VALVE, OR GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
  
  The pressure gauge for the effluent reading is 38 psi higher than the influent, suggesting one of the pressure gauges on the filter is not working properly.
  
  Correction: Adjust or repair the pressure gages on the filter.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(5)(a) - FLOWMETER, VALVE, GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
- Not serious Non-critical
  CHEMICAL FEEDERS USED-EASILY ADJUSTABLE
  
  The chemical feeder for pH Down LO was duct taped and therefore no longer in good repair, automatic and easily adjustable.
  
  Correction: Repair the chemical feeder for pH Down LO so that the chemical feeds automatically, is easily adjustable, and is capable of providing the required the reuqired chemical residuals.
  
  Code ATCP 76.13(1)(b)2. - EASILY ADJUSTABLE
- Not serious Non-critical
  ALKALINITY
  
  The total alkalinity is >470 ppm.
  
  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
- Serious Critical
  MINIMUM DISINFECTANT RESIDUAL
  
  Minimum disinfectant or sanitizer level is at 0 ppm.
  
  Correction: Close the pool until disinfectant level is in compliance with ATCP 76.14 Table A.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(a) - MINIMUM DISINFECTANT RESIDUAL
Aug 1, 2024 Re-inspection · 3 critical, 6 non-critical, 9 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  COMBINED CHLORINE TEST
  
  Chlorine is used and pool water is not being accurately tested at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(b) - WATER TESTED COMBINED CHLORINE,
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  SIGNAGE 'NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY'
  
  A pool not required to have a lifeguard, does not have a 'no lifeguard on duty' sign.
  
  Correction: Provide a sign to indicate 'no lifeguard on duty.'
  
  Code ATCP 76.23(2)- NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  TELEPHONE-EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND ADDRESS
  
  The facility address is not posted near the phone.
  
  Correction: Provide a list of emergency numbers and facility address, attached or posted near telephone or other telecommunication technology device.
  
  Code ATCP 76.26(2)(d) - TELEPHONE, EMERGENCY NUMBERS POSTED
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  POSTING SIGNAGE-SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN
  
  At a non-lifeguarded pool, no signage stating that children under 12 must be supervised is present.
  
  Correction: Post signage stating that children under 12 must be supervised.
  
  Code ATCP 76.29(1)(c) - SUPERVISE CHILDREN
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  SHOWERS-OPERABLE
  
  Showers are not working.
  
  Correction: Maintain showers in an operable condition.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33 (2)(b) - SHOWERS OPERABLE
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  ELECTRICAL GOOD REPAIR
  
  Electrical outlets near the splash pad are missing their covers.
  
  Correction: Replace all mising covers on electrical outlets near the splash pad.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(4)(c) - GOOD REPAIR
- Serious Critical Repeat
  TELEPHONE-OTHER TECHNOLOGIES,RELIABLE SERVICE CONNECTION
  
  The emergency phone does not have reliable service connection.
  
  Correction: Provide a reliable service connection for the communication technology.
  
  Code ATCP 76.26(2)(b)2. - TELEPHONE, OTHER TECHNOLOGIES, CONNECTI
- Serious Critical Repeat
  FIRST AID KIT-PROVIDED IN POOL AREA
  
  The first aid kit is missing from the pool area, or within 25 feet of enclosure with signage posted in the enclosure telling where the first aid kit is.
  
  Correction: Provide a first aid kit in the pool area or, if the first aid kit is within 25 feet of the enclosure, post signage that tells where the first aid kit is located.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(a) - FIRST AID KIT PRESENT
- Serious Critical Repeat
  CLOSING CRITERIA-FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 76.14 OR PH LIMITS
  
  The Responsible Supervisor or operator has not closed the pool after failure to comply with the disinfectant or sanitizer residual levels. Operator reports show free chlorine concentration at above 10 ppm and pH above 8.0 on several occasions without closing the pool.
  
  Correction: Close the pool in the event of failure to comply with the disinfectant or sanitizer residual levels pursuant to s. ATCP 76.14, or pH values that are less than 6.8 or equal to or greater than 8.0.
  
  Code ATCP 76.30 (1)(c) - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ATCP 76.14
Jul 22, 2024 Routine · 5 critical, 9 non-critical
- Not serious Non-critical
  FLOWMETER, VALVE, OR GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
  
  The flow meter was not turned on during inspection and flow rate could not be determined.
  
  Correction: Adjust or repair the flow meter.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(5)(a) - FLOWMETER, VALVE, GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
- 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
- Not serious Non-critical
  COMBINED CHLORINE TEST
  
  Chlorine is used and pool water is not being accurately tested at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(b) - WATER TESTED COMBINED CHLORINE,
- Not serious Non-critical
  SIGNAGE 'NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY'
  
  A pool not required to have a lifeguard, does not have a 'no lifeguard on duty' sign.
  
  Correction: Provide a sign to indicate 'no lifeguard on duty.'
  
  Code ATCP 76.23(2)- NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY
- Not serious Non-critical
  TELEPHONE-EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND ADDRESS
  
  The facility address is not posted near the phone.
  
  Correction: Provide a list of emergency numbers and facility address, attached or posted near telephone or other telecommunication technology device.
  
  Code ATCP 76.26(2)(d) - TELEPHONE, EMERGENCY NUMBERS POSTED
- Not serious Non-critical
  BIOHAZARD KIT-AVAILABLE
  
  A biohazard kit is not available.
  
  Correction: Provide a biohazard kit for the pool. Biohazard kit must contain all of the following: 1. Scoop and spatula 2. Sanitizing hand wipes 3. Sanitizing surface wipes 4. Neoprene gloves 5. Paper toweling 6. Biohazard disposal bag at least 24" x 24" 7. Twist tie or other effective means to close the bag 8. Biohazard sorbent 9. Storage case
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(2)(a) - BIOHAZ KIT AVAILABLE
- 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.
  
  Correction: Post signage stating that children under 12 must be supervised.
  
  Code ATCP 76.29(1)(c) - SUPERVISE CHILDREN
- Not serious Non-critical
  SHOWERS-OPERABLE
  
  Showers are not working.
  
  Correction: Maintain showers in an operable condition.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33 (2)(b) - SHOWERS OPERABLE
- Not serious Non-critical
  ELECTRICAL GOOD REPAIR
  
  Electrical outlets near the splash pad are missing their covers.
  
  Correction: Replace all mising covers on electrical outlets near the splash pad.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(4)(c) - GOOD REPAIR
- Serious Critical
  PH
  
  The pH is >8.0.
  
  Correction: Maintain the pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Note: *it is strongly encouraged to use a pH meter with an accuracy greater than 0.1 or better.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(c) - PH
- 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
  TELEPHONE-OTHER TECHNOLOGIES,RELIABLE SERVICE CONNECTION
  
  The emergency phone does not have reliable service connection.
  
  Correction: Provide a reliable service connection for the communication technology.
  
  Code ATCP 76.26(2)(b)2. - TELEPHONE, OTHER TECHNOLOGIES, CONNECTI
- Serious Critical
  FIRST AID KIT-PROVIDED IN POOL AREA
  
  The first aid kit is missing from the pool area, or within 25 feet of enclosure with signage posted in the enclosure telling where the first aid kit is.
  
  Correction: Provide a first aid kit in the pool area or, if the first aid kit is within 25 feet of the enclosure, post signage that tells where the first aid kit is located.
  
  Code ATCP 76.27(1)(a) - FIRST AID KIT PRESENT
- Serious Critical
  CLOSING CRITERIA-FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 76.14 OR PH LIMITS
  
  The Responsible Supervisor or operator has not closed the pool after failure to comply with the disinfectant or sanitizer residual levels. Operator reports show free chlorine concentration at above 10 ppm and pH above 8.0 on several occasions without closing the pool.
  
  Correction: Close the pool in the event of failure to comply with the disinfectant or sanitizer residual levels pursuant to s. ATCP 76.14, or pH values that are less than 6.8 or equal to or greater than 8.0.
  
  Code ATCP 76.30 (1)(c) - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ATCP 76.14
Jul 27, 2023 Routine · 2 non-critical
- Not serious Non-critical
  RULES MISSING - INTERACTIVE PLAY ATTRACTIONS
  
  The following rules are missing from the posting: Shower immediately before entering splash pad and after use of toliet facility.
  
  Correction: Provide a sign in compliance with ATCP 76.29(6).
  
  Code ATCP 76.29(6)
- Not serious Non-critical
  TELEPHONE NOT WORKING
  
  The emergency telephone has a bad connection and is not functioning properly.
  
  Correction: Provide a functional emergency telephone immediately.
  
  Code [A] ATCP 76.26(2)

Source: City of Racine Public 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.