citation_inspection: 71

**Water quality records for the two AASC pools were reviewed. There were two instances in December 2021 when the coliform bacteria count of water samples for both pools exceeded 1,000 MPN and the next water sample recorded was more than 48 hrs later. The coliform count exceeded 1,000 MPN on 12/16/21 and the next recorded coliform count was 96 hrs later on 12/20/21, and the coliform count exceeded 1,000 MPN on 12/21/21 and the next recorded coliform count was 72 hrs later on 12/24/21. **Coliform tests for AASC Pool 1 conducted on 10/2/21 and 12/5/21, and the coliform test for AASC Pool 2 conducted on 12/4/21 had values of “>24,196” MPN. These results do not reflect the actual coliform bacteria counts because there is a “>” (greater than) sign in front of the number which indicates that the result exceeded the limit of the testing method used. No other testing was done on these dates to determine the actual coliform count. Per this Section of the Regulations, the coliform bacteria count of the primary enclosure pool shall not exceed 1,000 MPN (most probable number) per 100 ml. of water. Should a coliform bacterial count exceed 1,000 MPN, two subsequent samples may be taken at 48-hour intervals and averaged with the first sample. If such average count does not fall below 1,000 MPN, then the water in the pool shall be deemed unsatisfactory, and the condition must be corrected immediately. Correct from this date 1/14/22 forward. This inspection was conducted with facility representatives on 1/10/22. The exit briefing was held 1/14/22 with facility representatives. *END OF REPORT* Additional Inspectors: Tonya Hadjis, Supervisory Animal Care SpecialistEnd Section