Westfield Landing Apartments

Observed low chlorine levels. (c) Free Chlorine level in pools using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine product; Minimum 2.0 Ideal 2.0-5.0 Maximum 10.0. EHS informed PIC of the need to balance the water chemistry.

Observed high PH level. (2) Chemical Values: pH 7.2 7.4-7.6 7.8 Alkalinity (buffering), 60 ppm 80-100 halogens compounds with high pH 180 ppm as CaC03 100-120 halogen compounds with low pH Calcium hardness, ppm, CaCo3 150 200-400 to balance water 1000. EHS informed the PIC of the need for the CPO to balance the water chemistry.

EHS is unsure if the chemical feeder is operating effectively as there was no chlorine in the pool and pucks were being used in the skimmer baskets during the previous visit. (a) Every pool and spa shall be required to have at least one unit of disinfectant agent equipment that introduces the agent through the circulation system in compliance with this rule. EHS is unsure if the chlorinator is working as the chlorine reading was lower than yesterday's reading.

Observed low chlorine levels. (c) Free Chlorine level in pools using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine product; Minimum 2.0 Ideal 2.0-5.0 Maximum 10.0. EHS informed PIC of the need to balance the water chemistry.

Observed high PH level. (2) Chemical Values: pH 7.2 7.4-7.6 7.8 Alkalinity (buffering), 60 ppm 80-100 halogens compounds with high pH 180 ppm as CaC03 100-120 halogen compounds with low pH Calcium hardness, ppm, CaCo3 150 200-400 to balance water 1000. EHS informed the PIC of the need for the CPO to balance the water chemistry.

EHS is unsure if the chemical feeder is operating effectively as there was no chlorine in the pool and pucks were being used in the skimmer baskets during the previous visit. (a) Every pool and spa shall be required to have at least one unit of disinfectant agent equipment that introduces the agent through the circulation system in compliance with this rule. EHS informed the PIC that this should not take place and that the pucks should be placed in the chlorinator tower to be dispersed.

Observed skimmer baskets in need of cleaning. EHS informed the PIC of the need for the CPO to clean the skimmer baskets.

Observed emergency phone not operating. (c) An operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all times. The emergency phone shall be capable of connecting to 911 and electronically transferring an automatic number identification and automatic locator identification of the pool emergency phone to the public safety answering point, if available. A 911 sign or the names and phone numbers of the nearest available police, fire, ambulance service or rescue unit shall be posted nearby. EHS informed PIC of the issue; she stated she would check into getting it fixed.

Observed low chlorine levels. (a) During operation, disinfectant levels are less than the minimum level specified in DPH Rule 511-3-5-.17. If the level of the disinfectant used is not specified in DPH Rule 511-3-5-.17, the disinfectant must be approved and kept at levels determined necessary by the health authority. PIC is aware as the pool was closed for servicing.

EHS is unsure if the chemical feeder is operating effectively as the chlorine pucks were said to been placed in the skimmer baskets. (a) Every pool and spa shall be required to have at least one unit of disinfectant agent equipment that introduces the agent through the circulation system in compliance with this rule. EHS informed the PIC that this should not take place and that the pucks should be placed in the chlorinator tower to be dispersed.

Observed high combined chlorine levels. (1) Disinfectant Levels (a) Free chlorine, ppm in pools not using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine compound use (b),1.-5. EHS informed the PIC of the need for the CPO to balance the water chemistry; Pool was closed for servicing.

Observed flow meter not providing the accurate flow rate. (b) A flow meter measuring the rate of flow through the filter system with an appropriate range readable in gallons per minute (GPM) and accurate within ten percent actual flow shall be provided. The flow indicator shall be capable of measuring from one-half to at least one and one-half times the design flow rate. The gauge shall be located after the filtering equipment and in such location on the return line, so as to measure the total amount of water returning to the pool according to the manufacturer’s installation specifications. EHS informed the PIC of the need for the CPO to address the issue. Based on the pool size, it should produce a flow rate of at least 121 gpm.

Observed the pool risks signage missing; EHS found the signage stuffed behind other signs in the pump/filter closet. c) The same sign in subsection (b) above or an additional sign will state under the heading “Pool Risks” the following items in clearly legible letters at least one inch high. EHS informed the PIC that the signage should be posted.

EHS observed the pool may need to be backwashed as both filters are reading high.

Observed main entrance gate does not self-close. (h) Access gates shall also comply with the requirements of this Rule and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Barrier gates shall open away from the pool in facilities constructed after adoption of this chapter. Pedestrian access gates shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Gates other than pedestrian access gates shall have a self-latching device. Where the release mechanism of the self latching device is located less than fifty-four inches from the bottom of the gate, 1. The release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate and 2. Any openings in the gate or barrier located within eighteen inches of the release mechanism shall be less than one-half inch. 3. Mechanisms controlled by an access card reader, key entry device or keypad shall be located on the outside of the access gate.EHS informed maintenance and he will fix the issue.

Observed emergency phone not operating. (c) An operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all times. The emergency phone shall be capable of connecting to 911 and electronically transferring an automatic number identification and automatic locator identification of the pool emergency phone to the public safety answering point, if available. A 911 sign or the names and phone numbers of the nearest available police, fire, ambulance service or rescue unit shall be posted nearby. EHS informed maintenance of the issue; he will work to get it fixed. EHS informed him that the emergency phone must dial to Macon-Bibb 911, A 911 sign locator and the facility's address must be posted near the phone.

Per maintenance, the pool had no chemicals in it as he had to drain it and put fresh water in it. (1) Disinfectant Levels (a) Free chlorine,ppm in pools not using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine compound use (b),1.-5. (b) All public pools except as listed below: Minimum 1.0 Ideal 1.0-3.0 Maximum 10.0. EHS informed maintenance that the water chemistry must be balanced before scheduling the next inspection.

Per maintenance, the pool had no chemicals in it as he had to drain it and put fresh water in it. 2) Chemical Values: pH 7.2 7.4-7.6 7.8 Alkalinity (buffering), 60 ppm 80-100 halogens compounds with high pH 180 ppm as CaC03 100-120 halogen compounds with low pH Calcium hardness, ppm, CaCo3 150 200-400 to balance water 1000. EHS informed maintenance that the water chemistry must be balanced before scheduling the next inspection.

Observed some of the skimmers not pulling as well as they could be. (d) Each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches. Per Pool builder, the water level was a little low.

Observed pool hours and bather load needing to be posted at or near the entrance. (c) A sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy. EHS informed PIC of where signage should be posted and the need to post the pool occupancy in 4 inch numbers.

Observed facility's need to re-label the direction of water flow as all aren't marked. (6) All piping shall be marked with directional arrows as necessary to determine flow direction. All piping in the equipment room shall be permanently identified by its use and the pool and or aquatic feature it serves.