WALESKA, Cherokee County

Great Festival Park Pool Lake Arrowhead

7070 GREAT FESTIVAL TRL WALESKA, GA 30183

Pool
Latest score
96
Apr 29, 2026
City
WALESKA
County
Cherokee
Inspections
12

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 29, 2026

Permit/Opening

Score: 961 violation

26 - gauge(s) in proper location; sight glass installed

Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(4)(a) - (a) a pressure or vacuum gauge or other means of indicating system condition shall be provided in the circulation system in an easily readable location.

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Install effluent gauges

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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 several skimmers missing weirs. All skimmers must have a weir.

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 several handrails loose. Must fix.

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

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(12)(c) - (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:

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no sign for pool risks or for peak occupancy. Must post peak occupancy of 433 and pool risks: Rule. 18(12) (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:

  1. Shower before entering the water.
  2. Children shall not use pool without an adult in attendance.
  3. Adults should not swim alone.
  4. All children three years old and younger and any child not potty-trained must wear snug fitting plastic pants or a water resistant swim diaper.
  5. Do not swim if the suction outlets are missing, broken, or not clearly visible from the deck.
  6. No glass articles allowed in or around pool.
  7. Do not swallow the pool water.
  8. Do not dive unless diving area is clear of other bathers.
  9. Do not swim if you had diarrhea within the past two weeks.
  10. No animals are allowed in the pool or pool enclosure, except service animals are allowed on the deck.

May 7, 2025

Permit/Opening

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 8, 2024

Permit/Opening

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 27, 2023

Re-inspection

Score: 961 violation

21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(4) - (4) stabilizer (if used) cyanuric acid,ppm ideal: 30-50 maximum: 90 comments: if stabilizer is: too high: - may reduce chlorine efficacy too low: - chlorine residual rapidly destroyed by sunlight note: stabilizer is not needed in indoor or br

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Cyanuric acid is >90 ppm. Must be <90 ppm.

Aug 26, 2023

Re-inspection

Score: 812 violations

7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

pH is <7. Must be between 7.2-7.8.

21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(4) - (4) stabilizer (if used) cyanuric acid,ppm ideal: 30-50 maximum: 90 comments: if stabilizer is: too high: - may reduce chlorine efficacy too low: - chlorine residual rapidly destroyed by sunlight note: stabilizer is not needed in indoor or br

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Cyanuric acid is >90 ppm. Must be <90 ppm.

Aug 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 813 violations

6 - proper disinfectant level

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

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Free chlorine is >10 ppm. Must be between 2-10 ppm.

7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(b) - (b) during operation, the ph is less than the minimum or more than the maximum levels allowed in dph rule 511-3-5-.l7.

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

pH is <7. Must be between 7.2-7.8.

21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(4) - (4) stabilizer (if used) cyanuric acid,ppm ideal: 30-50 maximum: 90 comments: if stabilizer is: too high: - may reduce chlorine efficacy too low: - chlorine residual rapidly destroyed by sunlight note: stabilizer is not needed in indoor or br

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cyanuric acid is >90 ppm. Must be <90 ppm.

May 29, 2023

Permit/Opening

Score: 812 violations

6 - proper disinfectant level

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

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chlorine was at 13.5 ppm. Must be between 2-10 ppm. Pool not permitted to open.

21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(4) - (4) stabilizer (if used) cyanuric acid,ppm ideal: 30-50 maximum: 90 comments: if stabilizer is: too high: - may reduce chlorine efficacy too low: - chlorine residual rapidly destroyed by sunlight note: stabilizer is not needed in indoor or br

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cyanuric acid greater than 100 ppm. Extremely high. Must drain the pool at least half and refill with fresh water to bring levels within appropriate range (less than 90 but ideal 30-50ppm).

May 27, 2023

Re-inspection

Score: 951 violation

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

Digital flow meter is not working consistently. COP reports flow rate has been verified at 470. Replace flow meter.

May 27, 2023

Re-inspection

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 26, 2023

Permit/Opening

Score: 812 violations

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: .17(1)(a)(b) - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Free chlorine is at 13.5 ppm

21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(4) - (4) stabilizer (if used) cyanuric acid,ppm ideal: 30-50 maximum: 90 comments: if stabilizer is: too high: - may reduce chlorine efficacy too low: - chlorine residual rapidly destroyed by sunlight note: stabilizer is not needed in indoor or br

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cyanuric acid is >90 ppm. Must be <90 ppm.