Bob Joers Aquatic Center
2100 BRISTOL ST, Middleton, WI 53562 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Pool / recreational water (Swimming Pool)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- 73171-81366
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 10, 2026 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Action taken:
21d - READABLE CHART - Not Corrected
There is no readable chart that describes the piping, valves, and direction of water flow.
Correction: Labels, tags, or color coding shall correspond to a conspicuously posted, easily read chart that explains the system.
Code ATCP 76.11(5m)(b)
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Not serious
Action taken: Email swim meet/team updat
24a - LIFEGUARD - STAFFING PLAN (Ppf) - Not Corrected
The facility staffing plan does not have a guard designated for diving boards that is in addition to the guards based on square footage of pool for swim team and swim meets.
Correction: Update written plan pursuant to the requirements of ATCP 76.22 and email to sanitarian.
Code ATCP 76.22(1)
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Not serious
Action taken:
24a - LIFEGUARD - STAFFING PLAN (Ppf) - Not Corrected
The facility staffing plan does not have a guard designated for diving boards that is in addition to the guards based on square footage of pool for swim team and swim meets. PE class guard staffing is not clear that sometimes the entire pool is used and how guard staffing changes when this occurs.
Correction: Update written plan pursuant to the requirements of ATCP 76.22 and email to sanitarian.
Code ATCP 76.22(1)
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Not serious
Action taken:
31b - EQUIPMENT NOT LOCATED/INSTALLED/MAINTAINED/ REPAIRED - Not Corrected
Steps for both diving boards have peeling/cracking paint that is causing sharp projections. The right-hand diving board step base has a large crack on the right-hand side. Multiple step railings around pool are loose.
Correction: Properly locate, install, maintain and repair equipment. If unable to fully tighten/repair existing equipment, it shall be replaced.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)
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Not serious
Action taken:
32d - CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS (P) - Not Corrected
There is no carbon monoxide alarm in pool equipment room that contains gas heaters.
Correction: Install functioning carbon monoxide alarm.
Code ATCP 76.33(4)(d)
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Not serious
Action taken:
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Apr 29, 2026 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Action taken:
21d - READABLE CHART
There is no readable chart that describes the piping, valves, and direction of water flow.
Correction: Labels, tags, or color coding shall correspond to a conspicuously posted, easily read chart that explains the system.
Code ATCP 76.11(5m)(b)
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Not serious
Action taken:
24a - LIFEGUARD - STAFFING PLAN (Ppf)
The facility staffing plan does not have a guard designated for diving boards that is in addition to the guards based on square footage of pool for swim team and swim meets. PE class guard staffing is not clear that sometimes the entire pool is used and how guard staffing changes when this occurs.
Correction: Update written plan pursuant to the requirements of ATCP 76.22 and email to sanitarian.
Code ATCP 76.22(1)
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Not serious
Action taken:
31b - EQUIPMENT NOT LOCATED/INSTALLED/MAINTAINED/ REPAIRED
Steps for both diving boards have peeling/cracking paint that is causing sharp projections. The right-hand diving board step base has a large crack on the right-hand side. Multiple step railings around pool are loose.
Correction: Properly locate, install, maintain and repair equipment. If unable to fully tighten/repair existing equipment, it shall be replaced.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)
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Not serious
Action taken:
32d - CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS (P)
There is no carbon monoxide alarm in pool equipment room that contains gas heaters.
Correction: Install functioning carbon monoxide alarm.
Code ATCP 76.33(4)(d)
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Not serious
Action taken:
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Feb 20, 2025 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Action taken: Updating in progress. Emai
24a - LIFEGUARD - STAFFING PLAN - Not Corrected
The lifeguard staffing plan is missing diagrams for all uses of the pool (avg and max capacity) and does not include how lifeguarding changes when diving boards are in use (i.e. one guard is added for boards).
Correction: Create a written plan pursuant to the requirements of ATCP 76.22 and submit it for approval.
Code ATCP 76.22(1)(a)
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Not serious
Action taken: Updating in progress. Emai
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Feb 13, 2025 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Action taken:
20b - TEST KIT REAGENT STORAGE
The test kit reagents for alkalinity, phenol red, and R-003 are expired.
Correction: Keep reagents in original containers and replace when expired.
Code ATCP 76.17(2)
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Not serious
Action taken:
24a - LIFEGUARD - STAFFING PLAN
The lifeguard staffing plan is missing diagrams for all uses of the pool (avg and max capacity) and does not include how lifeguarding changes when diving boards are in use (i.e. one guard is added for boards).
Correction: Create a written plan pursuant to the requirements of ATCP 76.22 and submit it for approval.
Code ATCP 76.22(1)(a)
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Not serious
Action taken: Operator closed two altern
Corrected on site
24c - LIFEGUARD - INADEQUATE
The facility had the diving well closed to reduce square footage to allow for just one lifeguard, but a patron entered the diving well to swim and the lifeguard did not respond to have the patron exit the closed area.
Correction: All or portions of the facility must be closed until compliance with ATCP 76.23(1) is achieved. In this scenario, a second lifeguard should have been added or different areas of the pool closed instead to allow for just one lifeguard. If diving boards had been used, a second lifeguard would have been required to staff diving boards no matter what square footage of pool was in use.
Code ATCP 76.23(1)(a)
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Not serious
Action taken:
Repeat
30e - SOAP
The soap dispensers (2) in women's shower room are empty.
Correction: Provide soap at all hand washing sinks and showers.
Code ATCP 76.33(2)(e)
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Not serious
Action taken:
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Apr 4, 2024 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Action taken: Operator printed updated m
20c - WATER TESTING - POOLS
The water testing frequency is not in compliance with ATCP 76.18(1). No test results recorded since 4/1/24.
Correction: Perform water testing in accordance with ATCP 76.18(1).
Code ATCP 76.18(1)
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Not serious
Action taken:
21b - BACKFLOW - HOSE BIBBS
The hose bibbs by the water fountains in the student men's and women's locker rooms are not protected against backsiphonage.
Correction: Install a hose bibb atmospheric vacuum breaker that meets the ASSE 1011 standard on the hose bibb.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(d)
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Not serious
Action taken:
30e - SOAP
The soap dispensers in the following locations are empty: public men's and women's shower rooms, student men's shower room. One soap dispenser in the public men's locker room in a single shower is broken.
Correction: Provide soap at all hand washing sinks and showers.
Code ATCP 76.33(2)(e)
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Not serious
Action taken: Operator printed updated m
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May 2, 2023 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Action taken:
08a - RECIRCULATION RATE - SWIM/COMBO
Based on the information provided by the operator, the swimming pool or combination pool has a maximum turnover rate of greater than 6 hours. The turnover rate is at 6.9 hours.
Correction: Immediately adjust or repair the equipment so the turnover rate does not exceed 6 hours.
Code ATCP 76.11(4)(a)
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Not serious
Action taken:
11e - SDS AVAILABILITY
Safety data sheets are not available for all chemicals used in the facility.
Correction: Provide safety data sheets for all chemicals used in the facility.
Code ATCP 76.12(4)(b)
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Not serious
Action taken:
20b - TEST KIT REAGENT STORAGE
The test kit reagents (phenol red, RO871 and the kit in the pumproom) are expired.
Correction: Replace reagents in original containers.
Code ATCP 76.17(2)
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Not serious
Action taken:
21b - BACKFLOW - HOSE BIBBS
The hose bibb by the women's high school bathroom by the drinking fountain is not protected against backsiphonage.
Correction: Install a hose bibb atmospheric vacuum breaker that meets the ASSE 1011 standard on the hose bibb.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(d)
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Not serious
Action taken: Email updated staffing pla
24a - LIFEGUARD - STAFFING PLAN
The facility's staffing plan needs to have the staffing hours updated and the areas of the pool that are closed to meet reduced guarding levels need updating.
Correction: Updated the written plan pursuant to the requirements of ATCP 76.22 and submit it for approval.
Code ATCP 76.22(1)(a)
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Not serious
Action taken:
30e - SOAP
The soap dispenser in the men's high school bathroom is missing in the shower room.
Correction: Provide soap at all hand washing sinks and showers.
Code ATCP 76.33(2)(e)
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Not serious
Action taken:
31b - EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED
Four starting block steps and the steps to the diving board have paint peeling away.
Correction: Repair and maintain all equipment.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)
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Not serious
Action taken:
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Feb 9, 2022 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Action taken:
08a - RECIRCULATION RATE - SWIM/COMBO
The swimming pool or combination pool has a maximum turnover rate of 6.3 hours.
Correction: Immediately adjust or repair the equipment so the turnover rate does not exceed 6 hours.
Code ATCP 76.11(4)(a)
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Not serious
Action taken:
21b - BACKFLOW - HOSE BIBBS
The hose bibbs in the pool deck (4) are not protected against backsiphonage.
Correction: Install a hose bibb atmospheric vacuum breaker that meets the ASSE 1011 standard on the hose bibb.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(d)
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Not serious
Action taken:
Corrected on site
21c - DIRECTION OF FLOW
The water treatment system piping is not marked with a permanent label indicating direction of flow.
Correction: Mark the water treatment system piping to indicate direction of flow.
Code ATCP 76.11(5m)
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Not serious
Action taken: Email updated plan to sani
24a - LIFEGUARD - STAFFING PLAN
Lifeguard staffing plan is not updated with current hours and does not have a diagram showing lifeguard placement for maximum capacity.
Correction: Create a written plan pursuant to the requirements of ATCP 76.22 and submit it for approval.
Code ATCP 76.22(1)(a)
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Not serious
Action taken: Staff without current cert
25f - LIFEGUARD - CERTIFICATIONS MAINTAINED
Molly, a current lifeguard on staff, has a certification that has expired; operator states she has recertified recently but has not yet provided certificate. No certificates available for newest lifeguard hires.
Correction: The lifeguard must be relieved of duties until a current certification can be verified. If the minimum lifeguard requirements in the approved staffing plan are not met as a result, the guarded pool or portion must be closed.
Code ATCP 76.22(2)(a)
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Not serious
Action taken:
26q - FIRST AID KIT - SUPPLIES MISSING
4x4 inch pads, triangular bandage, and eye was are missing from the first aid kit.
Correction: Provide all the items listed in ATCP 76.27(1) in the first aid kit.
Code ATCP 76.27(1)
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Not serious
Action taken:
28d - MONTHLY REPORTS AVAILABLE
Daily testing logs are not available for review. No records available showing alkalinity or combined chlorine testing.
Correction: Keep records available for review.
Code ATCP 76.32(3)
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Not serious
Action taken:
30e - SOAP
There are no soap dispensers in the individual showers in the pool locker rooms, and there are no soap dispensers in any of the shower areas in the PE locker room.
Correction: Provide soap at all hand washing sinks and showers.
Code ATCP 76.33(2)(e)
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Not serious
Action taken:
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Nov 19, 2019 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jun 7, 2017 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Sep 23, 2015 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jan 21, 2015 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Feb 24, 2014 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Apr 8, 2013 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
Source: Public Health Madison & Dane County. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.