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Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre

4401 University Drive W Lethbridge AB T1K 3M4 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre has been inspected 11 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 12, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 28, 2026, found no infractions.

5 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 and Chemicals and toxic substances.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 17, 2026. For example: Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 18, 2024. For example: Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?

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

  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)?
      • An HPC of 320 CFU/mL was isolated in the April 14 sample. Please address the HPC in the pool and submit a resample once complete
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • **This is still an issue**Bacteriological water samples are not being submitted on a weekly basis. Please ensure that water samples are submitted weekly.
    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The free available chlorine was measured to be 0.17 ppm in the pool. This was discussed with the lifeguards onsite. Please ensure the pool is maintained with a chlorine of at least 1.0 ppm at all times.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • **This is still an issue**Bacteriological water samples are not being submitted on a weekly basis. Please ensure that water samples are submitted weekly.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • **At the time of this inspection, a resample had still not been submitted.**Sample taken February 28th, 2024 had an HPC of 590 CFU/mLPlease submit a resample.
    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The free available chlorine was measured to be 0.17 ppm in the pool. This was discussed with the lifeguards onsite. Please ensure the pool is maintained with a chlorine of at least 1.0 ppm at all times.
  9. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Bacteriological water samples are not being submitted on a weekly basis. Please ensure that water samples are submitted weekly.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Sample taken February 28th, 2024 had an HPC of 590 CFU/mLPlease submit a resample.
  10. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Bacteriological water samples are not being submitted on a weekly basis. Please ensure that water samples are submitted weekly.
  11. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Bacteriological water samples are not being submitted on a weekly basis. Please ensure that water samples are submitted weekly.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • An HPC of >57000 CFU/mL was isolated in the sample collected February 7. Please shock the water and submit a resample once complete.

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