Appleton YMCA - Men's Whirlpool

Year by year

Inspections

1. Apr 1, 2026 Routine · 1 critical, 2 non-critical, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical

     REAGENTS REPLACED

     Test kit reagents not replaced as recommended by the manufacturer. There are several expired reagents being used to test pool levels with the expiration dates ranging from 7/2025 to 3/2026.

     Correction: Discard expired reagents. Replace test kit reagents as recommended by the manufacturer.

     Code ATCP 76.17 (2)(b) - REAGENTS REPLACED

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     POOL RULES POSTED

     The pool rules signage is missing sections d-g under the pool code signage section. Whirlpool signage is good but as stated missing several sections of the pool rules.

     Correction: Post the pool rules.

     Code ATCP 76.29(1)(a)1. - SIGNAGE POSTED

   • Serious Critical Corrected on site

     MAXIMUM CHLORINE

     The maximum chlorine residual exceeds 10 ppm. The chlorine levels were observed to be at 12ppm by both the inspector and pool operator.

     Correction: Close the pool until the chlorine residual is in compliance with ATCP 76.14 Table A. Sodium bicarbonate was added to the pool and the chlorine levels were below 10ppm during the inspection.

     Code ATCP 76.14(5)(f) - MAXIMUM FREE CHLORINE

2. Apr 3, 2025 Routine · 5 non-critical, 4 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     ALKALINITY

     The total alkalinity is 33.

     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

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     WHIRLPOOL, THERAPY POOL, EXERCISE POOL,COMBINED CHLORINE

     Chlorine used in men's whirlpool is not tested at least once daily for the combined chlorine level.

     Correction: Test pool water at least once daily for the combined chlorine level.

     Code ATCP 76.18(2)(b) - COMBINED CHLORINE, WHIRLPOOL, EX, THERAPY

   • 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

     POOL RULES POSTED

     The pool rules are not posted in the men's whirlpool in addition to the whirlpool signage

     Correction: Post the pool rules.

     Code ATCP 76.29(1)(a)1. - SIGNAGE POSTED

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     POSTING SIGNAGE-MAX PATRON LOAD

     Maximum patron load is not posted for men's whirlpool.

     Correction: Post signage indicating Maximum patron load.

     Code ATCP 76.29(1)(e) - MAX PATRON LOAD

3. Apr 17, 2024 Routine · 7 non-critical
   • Not serious Non-critical

     ALKALINITY

     The total alkalinity is 32.

     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

   • Not serious Non-critical

     REAGENTS REPLACED

     Test kit reagents not replaced as recommended by the manufacturer. Multiple reagents used to test pool levels expired between 2/2022 - 2/2024.

     Correction: Discard expired reagents. Replace test kit reagents as recommended by the manufacturer.

     Code ATCP 76.17 (2)(b) - REAGENTS REPLACED

   • Not serious Non-critical

     WHIRLPOOL, THERAPY POOL, EXERCISE POOL,COMBINED CHLORINE

     Chlorine used in men's whirlpool is not tested at least once daily for the combined chlorine level.

     Correction: Test pool water at least once daily for the combined chlorine level.

     Code ATCP 76.18(2)(b) - COMBINED CHLORINE, WHIRLPOOL, EX, THERAPY

   • Not serious Non-critical

     WHIRLPOOL, THERAPY POOL, EXERCISE POOL, ALKALINITY

     Men's whirlpool water is not tested at least once a week for total alkalinity.

     Correction: Test pool water at least once a week for total alkalinity.

     Code ATCP 76.18(2)(c) - ALKALINITY, WHIRL, EX, THERAPY

   • 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

     EMERGENCY BLANKETS

     Two emergency blankets in good condition are not available in the pool area.

     Correction: Provide two emergency blankets in good condition in the pool area.

     Code ATCP 76.27(3) - EMERGENCY BLANKETS

   • Not serious Non-critical

     POSTING SIGNAGE-MAX PATRON LOAD

     Maximum patron load is not posted for men's whirpool.

     Correction: Post signage indicating Maximum patron load.

     Code ATCP 76.29(1)(e) - MAX PATRON LOAD

4. May 2, 2023 Routine · 1 critical, 5 non-critical, 5 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     RECIRCULATION RATE NOT MET - WHIRLPOOLS

     The whirlpool has a maximum turnover rate of greater than 30 minutes. Maximum turnover rate was observed to be at 35min.

     Correction: Immediately adjust or repair the equipment to operate at a proper turnover rate.

     Code ATCP 76.11(4)(d)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     ALKALINITY OUT OF BALANCE

     The total alkalinity is 38.

     Correction: Maintain the total alkalinity between 60 and 180 ppm.

     Code ATCP 76.14(4)(d)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     COMBINED CHLORINE

     The combined chlorine is 1.9.

     Correction: Treat the pool with breakpoint chlorination using a chlorine product or a nonchlorinated oxidizer.

     Code ATCP 76.14(4)(e)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     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)

   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     FIRST AID SUPPLIES MISSING

     2 durable blankets, 4X4 gauze pads, tweezers,eyewash and some other items are missing from the first aid kit.

     Correction: Provide all the items listed in ATCP 76.27(1) in the first aid kit.

     Code [C] ATCP 76.27(1)

   • Serious Critical Repeat

     CHLORINE TOO LOW

     The chlorine residual was 2.33 ppm at the time of the inspection.

     Correction: Close the pool and raise the chlorine residual to 3.0 ppm before re-opening.

     Code [A] ATCP 76.14(4)(a)