Earl Mah Aquatic Centre (Whirlpool) - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Swimming Pool/Waterslide (>19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Routine
Inspection date:  April 21, 2023
Follow-up Required:  No

This facility was given a low hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
3.95ppm
Chlorine (Free Available)
1.85ppm
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
n/a
pH
7.63
Total Alkalinity
79
Total Hardness
n/a
Temperature
41°C
Clarity
clear
Cyanuric Acid

Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

Code   Description / Observation / Corrective Action
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: Combined Available Chlorine (CAC) measured at 2.10ppm. CAC must not exceed 1ppm. Elevated CAC can result in eye/skin irriation and decrease the efficacy of chlorine in the hot tub.
Corrective Action: Operator opened up the intake valve to add fresh treated water to the hot tub. This facilitates a partical replacement of the pool water.
103   Improper Pool Temperature
Observation: Temperature of the hot tub measured at 41°C. Temperature of a hot tub must not exceed 40°C. Too high water temperature can increase the risk of hyperthermia for patrons, and increase chlorine demand due to dissipation.
Corrective Action: Operator opened up the intake valve. This adds cold treated water to the hot tub. This facilitates a partial replacement of the pool water with colder water.