PG Aquatic Centre Leisure Pool - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Swimming Pool/Waterslide (>19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Routine
Inspection date:  July 12, 2023
Follow-up Required:  No

This facility was given a low hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
2.73 ppm
Chlorine (Free Available)
1.94 ppm
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
pH
7.5 pH
Total Alkalinity
31 ppm
Total Hardness
Temperature
32 Celsius
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: Alkalinity was determined to be 31 ppm during inspection. This does not meet the regulatory requirement of 80-120 ppm. Operator is aware that this has been an ongoing issue for this pool, and measures and adjusts alkalinity on a daily basis. Public Health Significance - low alkalinity can lead to pH bounce within the pool water.
Corrective Action: Ensure that pool staff continue to monitor and adjust alkalinity on a daily basis.
305   Improper Maintenance of Pool Surface, Walkways, Floors and/or Construction
Observation: Observed some debris in the hair and lint strainer in one of the pool features circulation pumps. Public Health significance - insufficient cleaning of hair and lint strainers can provide harbourage for chlorine-resistant bacteria, as well as reduce circulation of pool water in extreme cases.
Corrective Action: Ensure that hair and lint strainers are monitored, and cleaned on a regular basis to prevent build-up of debris.