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Inspection Information:
| Facility Type: | Swimming Pool/Waterslide (>19 sq.m) |
| Inspection type: | Routine |
| Inspection date: | June 29, 2022 |
| Follow-up Required: | No |
This facility was given a low hazard rating.
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| Chlorine (Total) 2.66 |
Chlorine (Free Available) 2.12 |
Chlorine (Combined) |
Bromine (Free Available) |
| pH 7.76 |
Total Alkalinity 38 |
Total Hardness |
Temperature 31.6 |
| Clarity clear |
Cyanuric Acid |
Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.
| Code | Description / Observation / Corrective Action |
| 101 | Repeat Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity Observation: Alkalinity was determined to be 38 mg/L during inspection. This does not meet the regulatory requirement of 80-120 mg/L. Public Health Significance - alkalinity is the capacity to neutralize acids and bases present and therefore buffer the water's pH. Having alkalinity within the regulatory range of 80-120 mg/L will assist the operator in maintaining a relatively stable pH, preventing corrosion (low pH) or scaling (high pH) within the basin as well as irritation of the eyes or skin of patrons. Corrective Action: Add sodium bicarbonate to the basin until alkalinity is within regulatory requirements. Test alkalinity on a daily basis until operator determines the best course of action to maintain levels of 80-120 mg/L on a consistent basis. |
| 104 | Critical Improper Turnover of Flow Rate Observation: System was designed with a flow rate of 733 US gallons per minute (GPM); A flow rate of 599 GPM was observed during the inspection. Public Health Significance - Inadequate turnover rate can prevent adequate filtration and dosing of chemicals, which can lead to build up of combined chlorine and other contaminates within the pool water. This can also allow biofilm formation and inadequate disinfection of pool water. Corrective Action: Backwash filters to ensure adequate flow through. Clean skimmers and gutters to ensure they are not clogged with any debris. If needed have pumps serviced to ensure pool water is replaced at the designed turnover rate. |
| 305 | Improper Maintenance of Pool Surface, Walkways, Floors and/or Construction Observation: Noticeable build up of debris within skimmer baskets. One skimmer basket was upside down. Some biofilm formation and rust was also observed on some of the skimmer's mounting ring and extension collar. Public Health Significance - Functioning skimmers prevent large debris from clogging the filter material and pumps. If skimmers are not functional, blockage may occur within the circulation system preventing adequate turnover of pool water. This can lead to build up of contaminates within the pool water as well as harbour sites for biofilm formation. Corrective Action: Clean the skimmer baskets and assembly every two weeks instead of monthly. Replace skimmer components when noticeably rusty or damaged. |