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River Ridge Estates - Main Pool

531 - 29 River Ridge Drive NW Medicine Hat AB T1A 8V3 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

River Ridge Estates - Main Pool has been inspected 17 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 20, 2023. The most recent inspection, on August 11, 2026, found no infractions.

7 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality and Chemicals and toxic substances.

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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 17, 2025. For example: Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (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 once on August 6, 2026. For example: Is the chemical 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 20, 2024. For example: Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?

  • 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 once on December 17, 2025. 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.

17 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The free chlorine concentration in the pool is 0.6ppm.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring 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?
      • Anti-entrapment and fecal response plans are not available. *Please fill out and maintain a physical copy of the specified plans.
  5. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Total coliforms present in recent bact. sample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • 10 HPC in latest bact. sample.
  6. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Total coliforms present in recent bact. sample.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Recent water sample had 180 HPC.
  9. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Provincial Lab results for water sample collected on 18/11/2024 indicated that HPC was slightly elevated (180 CFU/mL).
  12. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 11. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?
      • A pool permit was not displayed. Operator advised inspector that they would check for the permit in their files and request a new one if it could not be located.
  15. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 11. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?
      • A pool permit was not displayed. Operator advised inspector that they would check for the permit in their files and request a new one if it could not be located.
  16. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The ProvLab results for the pool water sample collected on 2024-01-02 indicated that the HPC was elevated (3030 CFU/mL).
    • 11. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?
      • A pool permit was not displayed. Operator advised inspector that they would check for the permit in their files and request a new one if it could not be located.
  17. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 11. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?
      • A pool permit was not displayed. Operator advised inspector that they would check for the permit in their files and request a new one if it could not be located.

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