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Knot Springs - Hot Tub

33 NE 3rd Ave Portland, OR 97232

Spa 2014 | Semi-Annual

September 30, 2022
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Observations & Corrective Actions

333-062-0135(1) VIOLATION OF OAR 333-062-0135 (1) A flow meter is not provided, not properly installed, not located or is not functioning.NOT FLOW METER
Corrective Actions: Install and maintain a flow meter in the recirculation piping, measuring flow in gallons per minute. Mount the flow meter per manufacturer's recommendation in a location where it can be easily read, and on a length of straight pipe.INSTALL FLOW METER

333-062-0165(1.1) VIOLATION OF OAR 333-062-0165 (1) The free available chlorine level is less than 1.5 ppm, specifically:FREE CHLORINE IS 0.4 PPM
Corrective Actions: CLOSE THE SPA POOL UNTIL A MINIMUM OF 1.5 ppm free available chlorine residual is achieved. Maintain the free available chlorine residual within the range set out in the spa Water Quality Parameters, OAR 333-062-0165, and Table 1, the ideal being 3.0 ppm, measured free available chlorine. Spa Pool Closure Criteria CLOSE SPA AND ADJUST FREE CHLORINE TO ACCEPTABLE LEVELS.

333-062-0165(1.3) VIOLATION OF OAR 333-062-0165 (1) The combined chlorine (chloramine) is greater than 0.5 ppm (0.5 mg / kg). Specifically: COMBINED CHLORINE IS 1.6 PPM
Corrective Actions: Maintain the combined chlorine (chloramine) residual within the range set out in spa Water Quality Parameters, OAR 333-062-0165, and Table 1, the ideal being 0.0 ppm, measured combined chlorine. Combined chlorine (chloramines) is irritating to swimmers and an air quality and health concern at indoor pools. Adequate ventilation is necessary when applying treatment in the spa pool basin.DRAIN AND REFILL TO REDUCE COMBINED CL TO 0.0 PPM