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Central Commons Water Feature

3953 University Avenue NW Calgary AB T2L 2K7 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Central Commons Water Feature has been inspected 12 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since June 13, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 9, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 11 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality and Chemicals and toxic substances.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people using the facility. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly cause illness or injury, such as water that is not properly treated.

  • Pool and spa water qualityHigher risk

    For pools, spas and splash pads, inspectors test disinfectant levels, pH and water clarity, and check safety equipment. Water that is not properly treated can spread skin, ear and stomach infections.

    Recorded 13 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2026. For example: Has an owner or owner's agent, if any, been identified and is the pool operated and maintained by a qualified pool operator?

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Pool chemicals such as chlorine and acid must be labelled, stored apart from each other and handled safely. Mixing them by mistake can release toxic gas, so storage and handling problems are treated seriously.

    Recorded once on July 22, 2026. For example: Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, water-test logs, posted bather rules and emergency procedures. Daily test logs are how operators show the water was checked and treated between inspections.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2026. For example: Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require trained pool operators and certified lifeguards. These findings mean required training, certification or staffing records were missing at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2026. For example: Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?

About this data

These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 15. Has an owner or owner's agent, if any, been identified and is the pool operated and maintained by a qualified pool operator?
      • No one associated with the regular operation of the facility has presented a pool operator's certificate.-Ensure at least one member of the staff obtains a pool operator certification
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Daily log sheet is missing information: combined chlorine, automated system set points, filter flow rate(s). Acceptable parameter ranges also need to be edited.-Update log sheet before next season
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • 1) Water quality incident response plan does not have instructions for how to handle an unsatisfactory water sample result (for HPC or Total Coliforms).2) Amounts of chemical to be added to basin during treatment processes are not specified.-Update the WQIRP
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 15. Has an owner or owner's agent, if any, been identified and is the pool operated and maintained by a qualified pool operator?
      • No one associated with the regular operation of the facility had a pool operator's certificate.-Ensure at least one member of the staff obtains a pool operator certification
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • 1) Water chemistry is not tested daily (e.g. Jul 21).-Ensure free chlorine, combined chlorine, pH, and automated readings and set points are tested daily2) Alkalinity is not tested.-Ensure alkalinity is tested at least once a week3) Action is not taken when chemistry is out of range.-Ensure actions are taken when chemistry is out of range (e.g. closing the feature, adjusting the chemistry, retesting the chemistry after adjustment), and that all actions are recorded4) Some test chemicals for the kit were from an older device (different brand).-Ensure that test chemicals are correctly associated with the test kit5) Water for chemistry testing was being obtained from the mechanical room.-Ensure water for chemistry testing is obtained from the features as this represents the water that will come in contact with the patrons
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • 1) Water quality incident response plan does not have instructions for how to handle an unsatisfactory water sample result (for HPC or Total Coliforms).2) Amounts of chemical to be added to basin during treatment processes are not specified.-Update the WQIRP
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Free chlorine tested at 1.23 mg/L.-Maintain free chlorine at 2 mg/L or higher
    • 15. Has an owner or owner's agent, if any, been identified and is the pool operated and maintained by a qualified pool operator?
      • No one associated with the regular operation of the facility had a pool operator's certificate.-Ensure at least one member of the staff obtains a pool operator certification
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • 1) Water chemistry is not tested daily (e.g. Jul 21).-Ensure free chlorine, combined chlorine, pH, and automated readings and set points are tested daily2) Alkalinity is not tested.-Ensure alkalinity is tested at least once a week3) Action is not taken when chemistry is out of range.-Ensure actions are taken when chemistry is out of range (e.g. closing the feature, adjusting the chemistry, retesting the chemistry after adjustment), and that all actions are recorded4) Some test chemicals for the kit were from an older device (different brand).-Ensure that test chemicals are correctly associated with the test kit5) Water for chemistry testing was being obtained from the mechanical room.-Ensure water for chemistry testing is obtained from the features as this represents the water that will come in contact with the patrons
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • 1) Water quality incident response plan does not have instructions for how to handle an unsatisfactory water sample result (for HPC or Total Coliforms).2) Amounts of chemical to be added to basin during treatment processes are not specified.-Update the WQIRP
  4. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample collected on July 10, 2026, was positive for HPC with a value of 150 CFUTreat and resample
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample result:HPC count: 210 CFU/mLDate of Collection: August 8, 2025.Sample submitted by: David C.-Resample.
  7. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample result:HPC count: 210 CFU/mLDate of Collection: August 8, 2025.Sample submitted by: David C.-Resample.
  8. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC count greater than 2390 CFU/ml.Sample Collected by David Allen-Operator was asked to shock chlorinate and resample.
  9. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample collected on June 20, 2025, tested positive for Total Coliforms.Treat and resample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC count greater than 57000.Sample Collected by David Allen-Operator was asked to shock chlorinate and resample.
  10. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC count greater than 57000.Sample Collected by David Allen-Operator was asked to shock chlorinate and resample.
  11. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Total coliforms were present in the water sampleWater sample collected by David Allen-Treat and resample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Spoke to Dave200 CFU/ML treat and resample
  12. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Spoke to Dave200 CFU/ML treat and resample

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