Dr. Duncan Murray Recreational Centre - Play pool
805 Switzer Drive Hinton AB T7V 1V1 · Aquatic Facility
Inspection summary
Dr. Duncan Murray Recreational Centre - Play pool has been inspected 11 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 24, 2023. The most recent inspection, on October 15, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
7 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality.
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 15, 2026. For example:
Is the bacteriological 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 once on March 7, 2024. For example:
Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
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.
11 inspections
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- The water sample submitted on October 13th came back positive for Total Coliforms.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The flow meter was not in operation - was reading 0 GPM. Corrected at the time of inspection (195 GPM).
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Accession: WE-24-0022234Sample was not processed due to being received more than 24 hours after collection.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample submitted on October 24, 2023, was not processed, no identification number on the sample bottle. Re-sample next week.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
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