Lithia Springs, Douglas County

BIRCH LANDING - MAIN

500 MAXHAM RD AUSTELL, GA 30168

Pool
Latest score
99
Apr 23, 2026
City
Lithia Springs
County
Douglas
Inspections
8

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 23, 2026

Permit/Opening

Score: 991 violation

30 - deck/rinse shower maintained

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(17) - (17) a minimum of one rinse shower shall be provided on the pool deck of all public pools and spas. water used for rinse showers may be at ambient temperature.

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DECK SHOWER INOPERABLE. CA: REPAIR DECK SHOWER.

Sep 4, 2025

Re-inspection

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 756 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 ALL GATES FOR POOL LOCKED/NOT FUNCTIONAL. CA: ALL GATES MUST BE SELF CLOSING/LOCKING AND FUNCTIONAL. NOTE: WE WILL NEED A NOTE FROM THE FIRE DEPT STATING THAT THE LOCKED/NOT FUNCTIONING GATES ARE NOT A HAZARD.

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 CHLORINE BELOW MINIMUM. CA: MAINTAIN CHLORINE BETWEEN 2-10PPM.

8 - chemical feeder operational and approved

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED CHLORINE TABLETS IN THE SKIMMERS. CA: REMOVE CHLORINE TABLETS.

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 MISSING WEIRS IN SKIMMERS. CA: REPLACE WEIRS.

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

OBSERVED CYA AT 0PPM. CA: MAINTAIN CYA.

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO SIGN AT FOUNTAIN PREVENTING ENTRY. CA: PROVIDE SIGN FOR FOUNTAIN.

May 14, 2025

Re-inspection

Score: 972 violations

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

EMPLOYEES STATED CLIENTS CAN NOT ENTER THE FOUNTAIN POOL. CA: IF THIS RULE IS TO BE FOLLOWED IT MUST BE POSTED.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CL TABLETS OBSERVED IN AN UNMARKED WHITE BUCKET WITH NO LID. CA: ALL CHEMICALS MUST BE STORED IN ORIGINAL LABLED CONTAINERS.

Apr 10, 2025

Permit/Opening

Score: 736 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 GATES EITHER LOCKED OR OPEN-- BUT NO LATCHES WERE OBSERVED. GATES ARE OPEN. CA: ALL GATES MUST BE FUNCTIONAL. THEU MUST BE SELF CLOSE AND SELF LATCH.

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

OBSRVED FLOW METER STUCK. CA: REPLACE FLOW METER.

15 - depth and no diving markers, step marking; installed and contrasting

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(3)(h) - (h) depth markers number and letters shall be tile and four inches minimum in height. numbers shall be of contrasting color to the background on which they are applied.

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DECK REMODELED. NOTED THAT DEPTH MARKERS ARE GREATER THAN 25'. OBSERVED UP TO 60'. CA: DEPTH MARKERS MUST BE AT ALL CHANGES IN DEPTH AND/OR 25' OR LESS.

29 - toilets & lavatories: clean, maintained, and stocked

Regulation: 511-3-5-.19(2)(n) - (n) sanitary facility fixtures and dressing area fixtures and furniture shall be cleaned and sanitized with an epa-approved product and as needed to provide a clean and sanitary environment.

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED WOMANS RESTROOM TOILET CLOGGED. CA: REPAIR.

30 - deck/rinse shower maintained

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(17) - (17) a minimum of one rinse shower shall be provided on the pool deck of all public pools and spas. water used for rinse showers may be at ambient temperature.

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DECK SHOWER WITH NO HOT WATER. CA: REPAIR HOT WATER.

31 - dressing showers: clean, maintained, hot and cold water available

Regulation: 511-3-5-.19(1)(e ) - (e) hot and cold water under pressure shall be provided in dressing facility showers.

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED RESTROOMS WITH NO HOT WATER. CA: REPAIR HOT WTAER.

Aug 2, 2024

Re-inspection

Score: 736 violations

3 - compliant drain covers secure, present and no cracks

Regulation: .10(5) - compliant drain cover

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

VGB COMPLIANT DRAIN COVERS WERE OBSERVED COVERED IN SOME SORT OD EPOXY. SO MUCH OF THE DRAIN WAS COVERED THAT THE SIDE VENTS WERE NOT USEABLE. CA: MAIN DRAIN COVERS MUST BE INSTALLED AS PER MANUFACTURER DIRECTIONS AND FULLY FUNCTIONAL.

17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable

Regulation: 511-3-5-.11(3)(g) - (g) the skimmer equalizer lines shall be protected by an approved cover/grated with a flow rating equal the maximum system flow divided by the number of skimmers in the system or the maximum flow rating of the skimmer, whichever is greater.

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

SKIMMER EQUALIZER LINES WERE OBSERVED NOT TO HAVE VGB COMPLIANT COVERS. CA: REPLACE COVERS WITH APPROVED VGB ONES.

32 - operator training certification available onsite and approved

Regulation: 511-3-5-.22(2) - (2) the trained operator shall have a current certificate showing completion of an approved operator training course. a copy or the original certificate or documentation shall be available onsite for inspection by the health authority.

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CPO CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. CS: OBTAIN/POST CURRENT CERTIFICATE.

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

GRAB/HANDRAILS WERE OBSERVED TO BE LOOSE AND NOT SECURED (PULLED OUT OF BASE). CA: REPIR GRAB/HANDRAIL ANCHORS.

29 - toilets & lavatories: clean, maintained, and stocked

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON SITE. CA: REPAIR HOT WATER.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

INTERIOR POOL LIGHTS NOT FUNTIONAL. CA: REPAIR LIGHTS.

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 775 violations

3 - compliant drain covers secure, present and no cracks

Regulation: .10(5) - compliant drain cover

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MISSING MAIN DRAIN COVER. CA: FIX COVER. -ALL COVERS SHOULD BE VGB COMPLIANT.

6 - proper disinfectant level

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

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED CHLORINE AT 0PPM. CA: MAINTAIN CHLORINE LEVELS.

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

OBSERVED PH BELOW 7.2. CA: MAINTAIN PH BETWEEN 7.2 AMD 7.8.

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 MISSING WEIRS. CA: REPLACE WEIRS.

20 - return inlets maintained

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MISSING RETURN COVERS. CA: REPLACE RETURN COVERS.

May 16, 2024

Permit/Opening

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.