River Bend Apartments
101 RIVER BEND RD, Madison, WI 53713 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Pool / recreational water (Swimming Pool)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- LICSWM-2012-00150
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 12, 2026 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Action taken:
04a - SKIMMER FUNCTION (Pf)
The skimmer on the West side of the pool is not adequately removing surface debris.
Correction: Readjust the flow through the skimmers to maintain vigorous skimming action through all skimmers. Replace floating skimmers when ineffective.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(a)
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Not serious
Action taken:
05a - SKIMMER/MAIN DRAIN RATIO (Pf)
The skimmer to main drain flow ratio is not set correctly. The skimmer return line is 100% open and the main drain line is 0% open.
Correction: Readjust the flow so that on pool with skimmers, only 20% of the flow comes through the main drain and 80% comes through the skimmers. On a gutter pool, 75% of the required recirculation flow shall be through the gutter and 25% through the main drain. For reverse flow pools, 100% recirculation must be through gutter or skimmers.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(a)
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Not serious
Action taken:
06a - SPARE STRAINER BASKET
A spare strainer basket(s) or screen for the skimmers is not located on site.
Correction: Provide a spare basket or screen.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(d)
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Not serious
Action taken:
08a - RECIRCULATION RATE - SWIM/COMBO (Pf)
The swimming pool or combination pool has a turnover rate calculated to be 8.62, which is greater than the requirement of a maximum of 6 hours.
Correction: Immediately adjust or repair the equipment so the turnover rate does not exceed 6 hours.
Code ATCP 76.11(4)(c)
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Not serious
Action taken:
20c - WATER TESTING - POOLS (Pf)
The water testing frequency for combined chlorine and alkalinity is not in compliance with ATCP 76.18(1).
Correction: Perform water testing in accordance with ATCP 76.18(1).
Code ATCP 76.18(1)
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Not serious
Action taken:
26f - PATRON LOAD - NOT POSTED (Pf)
The maximum patron load is not posted in the facility.
Correction: Post the maximum patron load conspicuously near each pool.
Code ATCP 76.29(1)(e)
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Not serious
Action taken:
31b - EQUIPMENT NOT LOCATED/INSTALLED/MAINTAINED/ REPAIRED
Main drain return line is stated by pool operator to be leaking.
Correction: Properly locate, install, maintain and repair equipment. Repair leaking pipes.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)
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Not serious
Action taken:
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Jul 22, 2025 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Action taken:
04a - SKIMMER FUNCTION (Pf)
The skimmer located on the West side of the pool is not adequately removing surface debris.
Correction: Readjust the flow through the skimmers to maintain vigorous skimming action through all skimmers.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(a)
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Not serious
Action taken:
06a - SPARE STRAINER BASKET
A spare strainer basket for the pool skimmers is not located on site.
Correction: Provide a spare basket or screen.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(d)
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Not serious
Action taken: Discussed with operator th
Corrected on site
20c - WATER TESTING - POOLS (Pf)
The water testing frequency for alkalinity and combined chlorine is not in compliance with ATCP 76.18(1).
Correction: Perform water testing in accordance with ATCP 76.18(1).
Code ATCP 76.18(1)
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Not serious
Action taken:
29b - BASIN MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
The pool basin coating is chipping away on the floor of the pool.
Correction: Maintain the pool basin in a clean, sanitary condition and free from cracks and defects.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(a)
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Not serious
Action taken:
31b - EQUIPMENT NOT LOCATED/INSTALLED/MAINTAINED/ REPAIRED
Pool and/or pool recirculation equipment is not being repaired as necessary, as a significant amount of water is stated to be consistently leaking out of the basin or water return lines.
Correction: Properly locate, intall, maintain and repair equipment.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)
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Not serious
Action taken:
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Aug 1, 2024 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Action taken: Discussed with operator th
08a - RECIRCULATION RATE - SWIM/COMBO
The swimming pool or combination pool has a maximum turnover rate of greater than 6 hours. Turnover rate at time of inspection was noted to be 8.63 based on flowmeter reading of 85 gpm.
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: In order to avoid a charge
20c - WATER TESTING - POOLS
The water testing frequency for pH and chlorine is not in compliance with ATCP 76.18(1) because it is not being tested on the weekends, but is being tested twice daily from Monday to Friday.
Correction: Perform water testing in accordance with ATCP 76.18(1) everyday of the week.
Code ATCP 76.18(1)
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Not serious
Action taken: Discussed with operator th
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Jun 6, 2024 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Action taken:
05a - SKIMMER/MAIN DRAIN RATIO
The skimmer to main drain flow ratio is not set correctly. Main drain inlet pipe is closed.
Correction: Readjust the flow so that on skimmer pool, only 20% of the flow comes through the main drain and 80% comes through the skimmers. On a gutter pool, 75% of the required recirculation flow shall be through the gutter and 25% through the main drain.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(a)
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Not serious
Action taken:
05b - WATER LEVEL
The pool water level is not adequate for continuous effective surface skimming. Pool water level is a few inches high.
Correction: Adjust the water level until the skimming of the water surface is adequate.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(a)
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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 greater than 6 hours. It was recorded at 8.63 hours based on size of pool and flowmeter reading of 85.
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:
26s - BIOHAZARD SAFETY KIT
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
Other
34e - VGBA COVERS
No documentation is available on site for VGBA main drain and/or equalizer covers make/model installation, and expiration date. The expiration date of the covers indicates when the lifespan is up and the covers need to be replaced.
Correction: Maintain documentation of VGBA covers for main drain and equalizers on site and available for review during inspection. Replace covers when lifespan is up.
Code ATCP 76.11(2)(b)
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Not serious
Action taken:
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Jun 17, 2021 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jun 15, 2021 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jul 31, 2018 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jul 10, 2017 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jul 8, 2016 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jul 10, 2015 Reinspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jul 9, 2015 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jul 17, 2014 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Aug 2, 2013 Reinspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jul 24, 2013 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jul 3, 2012 Pre-Inspection · 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.