Holiday Inn Express - Swimming Pool/Waterslide - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Swimming Pool/Waterslide (>19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Follow-Up
Inspection date:  June 07, 2016
Follow-up Required:  Yes

This facility was given a low hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
Chlorine (Free Available)
2
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
pH
7.4
Total Alkalinity
60
Total Hardness
Temperature
40.7°C
Clarity
Main drain is visible
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 of pool was measured at 60ppm (lower than requirement of 80ppm). Having to low of alkalinity is a health hazard because it can lead to "ph bounce" - Where a fluctuation of ph can occur unstably throughout the day. (Alkalinity stabilizes ph in pool) If there is a ph outside of 7.2-7.8 range, skin and eye irritation with pool patrons can occur. Too high of ph can also lead to ineffectiveness of chemical disinfectant.
Corrective Action: Operator communicated that he will add sodium bicarbonate into pool and alkalinity will reach at least 80ppm, as required by 4:30pm June 7, 2016.
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: Alkalinity of pool was measured at 60ppm (lower than requirement of 80ppm). Having to low of alkalinity is a health hazard because it can lead to "ph bounce" - Where a fluctuation of ph can occur unstably throughout the day. (Alkalinity stabilizes ph in pool) If there is a ph outside of 7.2-7.8 range, skin and eye irritation with pool patrons can occur. Too high of ph can also lead to ineffectiveness of chemical disinfectant.
Corrective Action: Operator communicated that he will add sodium bicarbonate into pool and alkalinity will reach at least 80ppm, as required by 4:30pm June 7, 2016.