PG Aquatic Centre Main Pool - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Swimming Pool/Waterslide (>19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Routine
Inspection date:  May 03, 2016
Follow-up Required:  No

This facility was given a low hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
Chlorine (Free Available)
1.42
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
pH
7.91
Total Alkalinity
129
Total Hardness
Temperature
25
Clarity
Satisfactory
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: Alkalinity measured to be 129 ppm. This value is above the regulated value of 80-120 ppm. This range ensures proper pH buffering and when value is exceeded if becomes difficult to maintain proper pH, water can become cloudy, and chlorine disinfection may be reduced.
Corrective Action: Lower alkalinity to 120 ppm.
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: pH measured to be 7.91. This value is above the regulated value of 7.2-7.8. This range ensures proper disinfection and bather comfort.
Corrective Action: Lower pH to 7.8
205   Improper Monitoring of Chemical Paramaters or Safety Tests
Observation: When alkalinity or hardness is found to be inadequate. Chemicals are added but retesting and recording of this information does not occur. Retesting and recording this information is important to ensure the water quality standards are met. Records should be kept for review in case of accident or incident.
Corrective Action: Retest after the addition of any chemical and record the values.
305   Improper Maintenance of Pool Surface, Walkways, Floors and/or Construction
Observation: Rust stains appearing near gutter on shallow end of pool. General sanitation issues, such as rust stains, may mask or indicate greater issues. Although it may only be an aesthetic issue at this point, removal of these stains will allow for proper visual inspection of pool deck.
Corrective Action: Remove rust stains.
401   Note Violation
Observation: UV equipment reading error on display screen. To ensure adequate removal of chloramines by UV system, equipment must be maintained.
Corrective Action: Perform maintenance on UV system.
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: Alkalinity measured to be 129 ppm. This value is above the regulated value of 80-120 ppm. This range ensures proper pH buffering and when value is exceeded if becomes difficult to maintain proper pH, water can become cloudy, and chlorine disinfection may be reduced.
Corrective Action: Lower alkalinity to 120 ppm.
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: pH measured to be 7.91. This value is above the regulated value of 7.2-7.8. This range ensures proper disinfection and bather comfort.
Corrective Action: Lower pH to 7.8
205   Improper Monitoring of Chemical Paramaters or Safety Tests
Observation: When alkalinity or hardness is found to be inadequate. Chemicals are added but retesting and recording of this information does not occur. Retesting and recording this information is important to ensure the water quality standards are met. Records should be kept for review in case of accident or incident.
Corrective Action: Retest after the addition of any chemical and record the values.
305   Improper Maintenance of Pool Surface, Walkways, Floors and/or Construction
Observation: Rust stains appearing near gutter on shallow end of pool. General sanitation issues, such as rust stains, may mask or indicate greater issues. Although it may only be an aesthetic issue at this point, removal of these stains will allow for proper visual inspection of pool deck.
Corrective Action: Remove rust stains.
401   Note Violation
Observation: UV equipment reading error on display screen. To ensure adequate removal of chloramines by UV system, equipment must be maintained.
Corrective Action: Perform maintenance on UV system.