Powell River Recreation Complex - Main Pool
5001 Joyce Ave, Powell River BC V8A 5R2 · Pool
Inspection summary
Powell River Recreation Complex - Main Pool has been inspected 30 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since June 3, 2015. The most recent inspection, on October 7, 2026, found no infractions.
17 of 30 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 2 infractions 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 16 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on September 25, 2026. For example:
Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Pumps, filters, chemical feeders and safety equipment such as lifebuoys, reaching poles and first-aid kits must be present and working. Missing safety equipment can matter a great deal in an emergency.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2024. For example:
Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Decks, ladders, fencing, drains, washrooms and signage must be in good repair. Damaged drain covers or broken fencing can be real safety hazards, while most other upkeep issues are lower risk.
Recorded once on January 23, 2020. For example:
Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
About this data
These results come from Vancouver Coastal 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.
30 inspections
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
1 infraction
- Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
- The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
- Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
1 infraction
- Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
- The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
- Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
3 infractions
- Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
- The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
- The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
- Handrails at steps, ladders and diving boards are not secure.
- Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
- Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
1 infraction
- Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
- The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
- Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
1 infraction
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Routine
1 infraction
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Request
0 infractions
- Routine
3 infractions
- Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
- Construction or alteration of the pool has occurred without a permit or approved plans.
- A main drain cover and/or sump or suction fitting has been changed without authorization.
- Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
- The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
- Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
- Routine
3 infractions
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
- The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
- The slide feature or play equipment is in disrepair
- Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- Routine
1 infraction
- Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
2 infractions
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
- Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
- Occurrences of contamination by feces or vomit at or within the pool is inadequately recorded
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
1 infraction
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
1 infraction
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
1 infraction
- The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
- Handrails at steps, ladders and diving boards are not secure
- The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
0 infractions
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