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River Bend Apartments

101 RIVER BEND RD, Madison, WI 53713 · Dane County

19cited violations
0serious tier
15inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026170
2025150
2024270
2021200
2018100
2017100
2016100
2015200
2014100
2013200
2012100

Inspections

  1. Aug 12, 2026 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

  2. Jul 22, 2025 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

  3. Aug 1, 2024 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
    • 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)

    • 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)

  4. Jun 6, 2024 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

  5. Jun 17, 2021 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  6. Jun 15, 2021 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  7. Jul 31, 2018 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  8. Jul 10, 2017 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  9. Jul 8, 2016 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  10. Jul 10, 2015 Reinspection · No Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  11. Jul 9, 2015 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  12. Jul 17, 2014 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  13. Aug 2, 2013 Reinspection · No Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  14. Jul 24, 2013 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  15. 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.