Macon, Bibb County

RIVER PARK APARTMENTS

720 TIDEWATER CIR MACON, GA 31211

Pool
Latest score
85
May 21, 2026
City
Macon
County
Bibb
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 21, 2026

Permit/Opening

Score: 852 violations

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: .17((1)(c) - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Tested free chloring at 1.09; concentration too low

.17((1)(c) - Proper disinfectant level (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

Corrective action: Discussed with operator to balance chemicals.

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(a) - (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 determin

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Tested alkalinity (13) and calcium hardness (72); level shown are too low

.17((1)(c) - Proper disinfectant level (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

Corrective action: Discussed with operator to balance chemicals.

May 6, 2026

Permit/Opening

Score: 715 violations

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: .17((1)(c) - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Free chlorine and total chlorine too high to measure.

.17((1)(c) - Proper disinfectant level (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

Corrective action: Discussed with PIC to have chemicals balanced. Operator mentioned last night pump went out and he had it replaced, but it did affect the pool.

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(a) - (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 determin

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed alkalinity at levels of 48.

511-3-5-.23(5)(a) - (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 determin (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.

Corrective action: Discussed with PIC to have chemicals balanced.

18 - combined chlorine level 0.4 ppm or less

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(1) - (1) disinfectant levels (a) free chlorine, ppm in pools not using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine compound use (b),1.-5.

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed combined chlorine could not be read due to free and total chlorine being too high to read

511-3-5-.17(1) - (1) Disinfectant Levels (a) Free chlorine, ppm in pools not using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine compound use (b),1.-5. (1) Disinfectant Levels (a) Free chlorine, ppm in pools not using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine compound use (b),1.-5.

Corrective action: Discussed with Operator to have chemicals balanced.

28 - flow meter: appropriate range and location

Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(4)(b) - (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

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flow rate at 10 gpm and float within getting stuck.

511-3-5-.07(4)(b) - (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 (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.

Corrective action: Discussed with PIC to have flow meter replaced and to ensure flow rate reaches approximately 65 gpm based on pool specifications.

17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable

Regulation: 511-3-5-.11(3)(d) - (d) each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no weir on each of the skimmers within the pool.

511-3-5-.11(3)(d) - (d) Each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches. (d) Each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.

Corrective action: Discussed with Operator have replace weirs on the pool.

May 19, 2025

Permit/Opening

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 1, 2025

Permit/Opening

Score: 805 violations

2 - self-closing / self-latching gates

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(11)(h) - (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

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the pool with self-latching/self-closing gates. (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 the CPO of the need to install the correct latching/closing mechanism.

12 - grab/hand rails, ladders installed and secure

Regulation: 511-3-5-.06(3)(f)1. - 1. handrails, if removable, shall be installed in such a way that they cannot be removed without the use of tools.

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no entrance rails at the 3FT entrance stairs/area. Each set of stairs shall be provided with at least one handrail to serve all treads and risers. Handrails shall conform to the following standards:

  1. Handrails, if removable, shall be installed in such a way that they cannot be removed without the use of tools.
  2. The leading edge of handrails facilitating stairs and pool entry/exit shall be no more than eighteen inches plus or minus three inches, horizontally from the vertical plane of the bottom riser (where applicable).
  3. The outside diameter of handrails shall be between one and one quarter inch and two inches. EHS informed the CPO and property manager of the need to install the handrail as all pool stairs should have an entrance rail.

22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(12)(a) - (a) the words "no diving" and the universal international symbol for “no diving” shall be permanently visible at the edge of the deck for water five feet in depth or less, placed only on the deck beside the depth markers, and shall conform to that ou

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed depth markers and NO DIVING wording needing to be 4 inches in height at each marker 5FT and less and the No Diving symbol placed at each marker 5FT and less. Per CPO, they want NO DIVING at all pool depths up to 10 FT. (a) The words "No Diving" and the universal international symbol for “NO DIVING” shall be permanently visible at the edge of the deck for water five feet in depth or less, placed only on the deck beside the depth markers, and shall conform to that outlined for depth markers in subsections (3)(a) thru (h) above. EHS informed CPO and property manager of the need to install the noted items.

22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(13)(c) - (c) a sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy.

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the bather load needing to be placed at or near the entrance 4 inches in sizing. 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 the CPO and property manager of the need to post the noted information.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed low calcium levels. EHS informed CPO of the low calcium hardness level; balance water chemistry.