Rio Vista Properties - Hot Tub
1111 3 Street NW Medicine Hat AB T1A 7Y4 · Aquatic Facility
Inspection summary
Rio Vista Properties - Hot Tub has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since August 10, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 17, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Food temperature control and Chemicals and toxic substances.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 17, 2026. For example:
Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.
Recorded once on July 22, 2025. For example:
Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
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 August 13, 2024. For example:
Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
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 17, 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.
6 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- There was no anti entrapment plan on site.
- 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?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- There was no flow meter installed on piping. Please install flow meter on a straight section of piping, after filter, heater and feed systems.
- 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?
- The maximum bather load has not been identified or posted for patrons. There was no anti entrapment plan on site.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- There was no flow meter installed on piping. Please install flow meter on a straight section of piping, after filter, heater and feed systems.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- The temperature of the hot tub water measured 40.2C. Operator adjusted temperature during the inspection. Temperature measured 39.9C.
- 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?
- There was no depth marking at the hot tub for patrons.The maximum bather load has not been identified or posted for patrons. There was no written fecal response plan or anti entrapment plan on site. Templates will be emailed along with the inspection report.  Please complete and have on site.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Both Pseudomonas aeruginosa and total coliforms were present in the sample collected August 7.
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Total alkalinity was measured at 4 ppm. The operator added alkalinity increaser during the inspection and the total alkalinity was then measured at 101 ppm.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Both Pseudomonas aeruginosa and total coliforms were present in the sample collected August 7.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
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