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Oak Ridge Trace Apts., located at 100 Claridge Park Dr Morrow, GA 30260, received a score of 64 points out of a possible 100 points during their 08/05/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
4 – water clarity: main drains clearly visible
511-3-5-.07(1)(e ) – (e) water clarity shall be maintained. when standing at the pool’s edge at the deep end, the main drain suction outlet covers or a four inch by four inch square marker tile in contrasting color shall be clearly visible. when standing at a spa’s e
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Upon arrival, observed pool cloudy and green in color not able to visibly see main drains clearly. hen standing at the pool’s edge at the deep end, the main drain suction outlet covers or a four inch by four-inch square marker tile in contrasting color shall be clearly visible. Stated to PIC to clear up pool water in order to see main drains clearly.
Violation #2:
5 – emergency phone operational and accessible
511-3-5-.18(10)(c ) – (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 tim
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed emergency phone located on the deck area inoperable due to the dispatcher not being able to hear the caller. 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. Stated to CPO/PIC to repair emergency phone.
Violation #3:
7 – ph between 7.2 and 7.8
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.
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed pH levels to be 8.0 (above the required maximum level). he pH is less than the minimum or more than the maximum levels allowed in DPH Rule. Stated to CPO/PIC to maintain pH levels between 7.2-7.8.
Violation #4:
11 – appropriate lifesaving equipment present
511-3-5-.18(10)(b) – (b) a minimum one-fourth inch diameter throwing rope one and one-half times the maximum width of the pool or fifty feet in length, whichever is less, to which has been firmly attached a ring buoy with an outside diameter of approximately fifteen inch
Points: 15
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed throwing rope not attached to the ring buoy. A minimum one-fourth inch diameter throwing rope one and one-half times the maximum width of the pool or fifty feet in length, whichever is less, to which has been firmly attached a ring buoy with an outside diameter of approximately fifteen inches or a similar flotation device which is U.S. Coast Guard approved. Stated to PIC/CPO to attached adequate throwing rope to the ring buoy.
Violation #5:
18 – combined chlorine level 0.4 ppm or less
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.
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed combined chlorine exceeding above 0.4. Stated to PIC/CPO that the combined chlorine shall be 0.4 or less.
Violation #6:
19 – adequate turnover rate
511-3-5-.07(1)(a) – (a) the equipment for a swimming pool shall be of adequate size to turn over the entire pool water capacity. the turnover rate for pools constructed after the adoption of this chapter shall not exceed the sum of one and one-half times the average wat
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: During time of inspection, could not determine turnover rate due to the flow meter being in disrepair. The equipment for a swimming pool shall be of adequate size to turn over the entire pool water capacity. The turnover rate for pools constructed after the adoption of this chapter shall not exceed the sum of one and one-half times the average water depth in feet; where the number of hours is equal to the number feet calculated or exceed once every six hours whichever is less. Stated to PIC to repair equipment in order to determine turnover rate.
Violation #7:
28 – flow meter: appropriate range and location
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
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed flow reading at 0 GPM during time of inspection. 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. Stated to PIC/CPO to have flow meter replaced or repaired.
Violation #8:
34 – inspection report placed in public view
511-3-5-.23(3)(d) – (d) the operator shall receive a copy of the inspection and place it in a location protected from the weather and in public view as designated by the health authority.
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. he operator shall receive a copy of the inspection and place it in a location protected from the weather and in public view as designated by the health authority. Stated to CPO/PIC to post the most recent inspection report in public view.
Violation #9:
36 – daily recordkeeping: water testing and self inspection performed
511-3-5-.22(11) – (11) if the water test results are not in compliance with dph rule 511-3-5-.17, the operator shall close the pool, record findings, and make the necessary adjustments to the water chemistry to comply with the chapter. the chemicals used and amounts s
Points: 5
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed recordkeeping logs for water testing not on file during time of inspection. If the water test results are not in compliance with DPH Rule 511-3-5-.17, the operator shall close the pool, record findings, and make the necessary adjustments to the water chemistry to comply with the chapter. The chemicals used and amounts shall be recorded on the operator log. Stated to CPO/PIC to ensure that logs are kept on file at all times.
Additional remarks:
Due to violations observed, the pool shall close. Call Paige Harper at 678-610-7425 to schedule reinspection.
PIC placed voluntary pool closure sign on the pool deck.
Ensure pool deck is in good repair: 1 chipped tile.
Ensure that 4-inch No DIVING Marking is installed on pool deck at each depth marker by pool season 2027.
Assisted by Z. Robow
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