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Clarion Pointe - Main Pool

1100 Redcliff Drive SW Medicine Hat AB T1A 5E5 · Aquatic Facility

26 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC: 26,400
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Alkalinity was measured at 24 ppm. Please increase.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The flow meter did not appear to be working.The automated control reader showed 0.20 GPM.Replace or remove and install the meter after the filter and heater.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Alkalinity was measured at 24 ppm. Please increase.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The flow meter did not appear to be working.The automated control reader showed 0.20 GPM.Replace or remove and install the meter after the filter and heater.
    • 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?
      • An anti-entrapment compliance plan needs to be completed for the pool.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Alkalinity was measured at 0 ppm. Please increase.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The flow meter did not appear to be working.The automated control reader showed 0.20 GPM.Replace or remove and install the meter after the filter and heater.
    • 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?
      • An anti-entrapment compliance plan needs to be completed for the pool.
  7. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water result for sample collected on May 29, 2025 indicated elevated HPC (200 CFU/mL).
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The free available chlorine (FAC) reading on the automated controller (2.9 ppm) varied greatly from the FAC reading achieved from manual testing (19.96 ppm) during the inspection.
    • 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?
      • An anti-entrapment compliance plan needs to be completed for the pool.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The free available chlorine (FAC) reading on the automated controller (2.9 ppm) varied greatly from the FAC reading achieved from manual testing (19.96 ppm) during the inspection.
    • 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?
      • An anti-entrapment compliance plan needs to be completed for the pool.
  9. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Total coliforms are present in the pool water.[The sample was collected on March 04, 2025.]
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The HPC is slightly elevated (250 CFU/mL).[The sample was collected on March 04, 2025.]
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The free available chlorine (FAC) reading on the automated controller (2.9 ppm) varied greatly from the FAC reading achieved from manual testing (19.96 ppm) during the inspection.
    • 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?
      • An anti-entrapment compliance plan needs to be completed for the pool.
  10. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The free available chlorine (FAC) reading on the automated controller (2.9 ppm) varied greatly from the FAC reading achieved from manual testing (19.96 ppm) during the inspection.
    • 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?
      • An anti-entrapment compliance plan needs to be completed for the pool.
  11. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The total alkalinity of the pool water was measured at 24 ppm.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The free available chlorine (FAC) reading on the automated controller (2.9 ppm) varied greatly from the FAC reading achieved from manual testing (19.96 ppm) during the inspection.
    • 09. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Critical)?
      • The level of free available chlorine in the pool water was measured at 19.96 ppm. Staff advised the inspector that they would ensure the operator was made aware of the excessive result and would close the pool if the water chemistry could not be balanced. There were no patrons in the pool area at the time of the inspection.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Rust spots are visible along the pool basin walls, particularly beneath the coping and around the return housings. The wall appears smooth in these areas and does not appear to present a risk for scrapes/scratches to patrons. Operator advised inspector that they will address the issue during the next pool shutdown in a few months.
    • 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?
      • An anti-entrapment compliance plan needs to be completed for the pool.
  12. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Rust spots are visible along the pool basin walls, particularly beneath the coping and around the return housings. The wall appears smooth in these areas and does not appear to present a risk for scrapes/scratches to patrons. Operator advised inspector that they will address the issue during the next pool shutdown in a few months.
    • 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?
      • An anti-entrapment compliance plan needs to be completed for the pool.
  13. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample received by Provincial Lab on 2024-11-06 indicated elevated HPC (440 CFU/mL).
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Rust spots are visible along the pool basin walls, particularly beneath the coping and around the return housings. The wall appears smooth in these areas and does not appear to present a risk for scrapes/scratches to patrons. Operator advised inspector that they will address the issue during the next pool shutdown in a few months.
    • 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?
      • An anti-entrapment compliance plan needs to be completed for the pool.
  14. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample received by Provincial Lab on 2024-11-06 indicated elevated HPC (440 CFU/mL).
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Rust spots are visible along the pool basin walls, particularly beneath the coping and around the return housings. The wall appears smooth in these areas and does not appear to present a risk for scrapes/scratches to patrons. Operator advised inspector that they will address the issue during the next pool shutdown in a few months.
    • 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?
      • An anti-entrapment compliance plan needs to be completed for the pool.
  15. Initial Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Rust spots are visible along the pool basin walls, particularly beneath the coping and around the return housings. The wall appears smooth in these areas and does not appear to present a risk for scrapes/scratches to patrons. Operator advised inspector that they will address the issue during the next pool shutdown in a few months.
    • 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?
      • An anti-entrapment compliance plan needs to be completed for the pool.
  16. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • According to EPH records, a water sample has not been submitted for microbiological analysis since October 3.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • 2024-10-22: The total alkalinity of the pool water was measured at 10 ppm.2024-10-11: The total alkalinity of the pool water was measured at 29 ppm.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Rust spots are visible along the pool basin walls, particularly beneath the coping and around the return housings. The wall appears smooth in these areas and does not appear to present a risk for scrapes/scratches to patrons. Operator advised inspector that they will address the issue during the next pool shutdown in a few months.
    • 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?
      • An anti-entrapment compliance plan needs to be completed for the pool.
  17. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The total alkalinity of the pool water was measured at 29 ppm.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Water clarity is limited. There appears to be no flow through two of the three skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Records indicated that the free chlorine and pH levels of the pool have only been tested intermittently. These values should be tested and recorded at regularly intervals (daily at minimum).
    • 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?
      • An anti-entrapment compliance plan needs to be completed for the pool.
  18. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Sample collected on 26/09/2024 yielded unsatisfactory results (HPC of 170 CFU/mL).
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The total alkalinity of the pool water was measured at 29 ppm.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Water clarity is limited. There appears to be no flow through two of the three skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Records indicated that the free chlorine and pH levels of the pool have only been tested intermittently. These values should be tested and recorded at regularly intervals (daily at minimum).
    • 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?
      • An anti-entrapment compliance plan needs to be completed for the pool.
  19. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Sample collected on 26/09/2024 yielded unsatisfactory results (HPC of 170 CFU/mL).
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Water clarity is limited. There appears to be no flow through two of the three skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Records indicated that the free chlorine and pH levels of the pool have only been tested intermittently. These values should be tested and recorded at regularly intervals (daily at minimum).
  20. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Samples have not been submitted for microbiological analysis.
    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The pH was measured at 6.5. At the request of the inspector, the operator added several pounds of sodium bicarbonate to the pool which increased the alkalinity and pH.The pH was measured at 6.9 at the end of the inspection. The free chlorine was initially measured at 0.5 ppm.The operator adjusted the automated controller and completed some maintenance on the feeder pump. The free chlorine was measured at 6.9 at the end of the inspection.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Water clarity is limited. There appears to be no flow through two of the three skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Records indicated that the free chlorine and pH levels of the pool have only been tested intermittently. These values should be tested and recorded at regularly intervals (daily at minimum).
  21. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The Total Alkalinity was measured at 42 mg/Liter.
  22. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The flow meter is not working. The float appears to be stuck at the bottom of the gauge.Please repair or replace the flow meter so that the recirculation rate of the pool's circulation system can be monitored.
  23. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The flow meter is not working. The float appears to be stuck at the bottom of the gauge.Please repair or replace the flow meter so that the recirculation rate of the pool's circulation system can be monitored.
  24. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The Free Chlorine of the pool water was measured at 0.40 ppm. The ORP reading on the automated controller was initially set to 700. The operator increased the ORP setpoint.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The Total Alkalinity of the pool water was measured at 35 ppm. The operator advised the inspector that they would add alkalinity increaser to the pool.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The flow meter is not working. The float appears to be stuck at the bottom of the gauge.Please repair or replace the flow meter so that the recirculation rate of the pool's circulation system can be monitored.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The tested pH of the pool water (6.50) was not consistent with the pH displayed on the automated controller (4.7). The controller was calibrated a day ago. Water in the flow cell appeared dirty and bubbly. The flow cell and/or probes will likely need to be cleaned and the flow may need to be reduced for a more accurate reading. Please repair or adjust the unit as needed so that it provides an accurate reading.
  25. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The Free Chlorine of the pool water was measured at 0.25 ppm. The ORP reading on the automated controller was set to 560. The operator adjusted the ORP setpoint to 700.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The Total Alkalinity of the pool water was measured at 28 ppm.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The flow meter is not working. The float appears to be stuck at the bottom of the gauge.Please repair or replace the flow meter so that the recirculation rate of the pool's circulation system can be monitored.
  26. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions