Ramada Hotel Hot Tub - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Hot Tub/Therapeutic Pool (<19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Follow-Up
Inspection date:  June 28, 2023
Follow-up Required:  Yes

This facility was given a low hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
0.8 ppm
Chlorine (Free Available)
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
pH
7.6
Total Alkalinity
98
Total Hardness
Temperature
39.1
Clarity
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: The chemical testing for the hot tub was performed, a total of 2 samples were taken. Two tests were performed from the water collected from the hot tub at two opposite sides. All the three samples revealed an average of high combine chlorine (greater then 1 PPM) with an average of 1.4 ppm. Combined chlorine levels above 1 ppm can cause skin and eye irritation, dryness, and itchiness. Additionally, it can lead to respiratory problems when the chlorine is inhaled in the form of vapour or mist. skin issues in pool patrons.
Corrective Action: Hot tub must be closed and no public should be allowed into the hot tub enclosure until the hot tub water chemistry is rebalanced. Combined chlorine must be maintained at or below 1 ppm.