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SKA Thermal Spa - Cold Pool

117 - 638 11 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2R 0E2 · Aquatic Facility

6 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine was measured at 2 ppm. Chlorine smell was present. - Keep combined chlorine levels as low as possible to provide maximum comfort to batters. Encourage bather to shower before using the cold pool, continue to do the daily dilutions, and possibly look into a secondary disinfection method to lower the combined chlorine.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine was measured at 5.36 ppm. Please keep combined chlorine levels as low as possible to provide maximum comfort to batters. Encourage bather to shower before using the cold pool, continue to do the daily dilutions, and possibly look into a secondary disinfection method to lower the combined chlorine.
  3. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample taken Oct 22, 2024 - HPC 120 CFU/mL.-Resample
  4. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample taken July 30, 2024 - total coliforms present.-Treat and resample
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample taken July 30, 2024 - HPC 370 CFU/mL.-Resample
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC 230.-Resample
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • VIOLATION:1. The automated controller reading for pH was 7.1, but the manual test measured 7.4.- Ensure the automated controller and/or the manual test kit are calibrated and consistent.
    • 15. Has an owner or owner's agent, if any, been identified and is the pool operated and maintained by a qualified pool operator?
      • VIOLATION: 1. The individual maintaining the pool was not qualified and did not possess a certificate from an approved pool course.- Ensure individual(s) maintaining the pool are qualified. The individual(s) must complete a pool course offered by an approved organization.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • VIOLATION: 1. Pool records for the following days could not be found: February 19, March 15, April 3, 7, and 10. - The pool chemistry must be tested and recorded at minimum, daily. 2. The testing tube for the manual test kit were severely stained. - Thoroughly clean or replace the test tubes to ensure the manual test kit is reading results accurately. The test kit must be maintained properly. 3. Records did not include the results of unsatisfactory microbiological analyses as provided by the health authority or the equipment issues the site was experiencing. - Ensure operating records are maintained and provide the information as described in Section 5.