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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Blackfalds - Whirlpool

6021 Parkwood Road Blackfalds AB T0M 0J0 · Aquatic Facility

6 inspections

  1. Inspection de la demande

    9 infractions

    • 04. La qualité chimique de l'eau dans ce bassin est-elle satisfaisante (critique)?
      • 1. Free Available Chlorine measured 0.06 ppm (picture 2) which is under the required parameter of at least 2ppm.Ensure Free Available Chlorine is maintained at 2ppm or greater. 2. pH measured 7.88 (picture 3) which is the above the required parameter range of 6.8-7.6. Adjust pH to fall within the required 6.8-7.6 range. The controller measured an ORP of 264 and a pH of 7.96 indicating a failed system.Temperature measured 39.1C.
    • 06. Les systèmes de filtration, de circulation et de désinfection sont-ils utilisés pour assurer un bon fonctionnement de la qualité de l'eau (critique)?
      • 1. The chlorine pump was not functioning, failing to provide continuous chlorination. (Picture 5)Repair the chlorine pump and ensure continuous chlorination is provided to the whirlpool.
    • 07. Les systèmes de filtration, de circulation et de désinfection sont-ils utilisés pour assurer le bon fonctionnement de la qualité de l'eau (non critique)?
      • 1. The Maximum Filtration Rate was measured at 17.7 minutes, which is above the accepted parameters of 12.5 minutes or less.Based on a filters area of 4.52 square feet, the maximum allowable flow rate for the filter is 56.5 GPM. Maintain the flow rate at or below this level. 2. Unable to determine is 80% of filtering is from skimmers. Clarify percentage of filtration is 80% or greater from skimmers. Flow rate measure at 80GPM. Based on a pool volume of 540 gallons, the turnover rate measured 540 gal/80 = 6.75 minutes. This falls with within the required 15 minutes or less parameter for whirlpools. Unable to locate filter area. The filter area was based on a filter radius measurement of 1.2 feet. 3.14*1.2*1.2 = 5.42 square feet. Maximum filtration rate = 80GPM/4.52 square feet = 17.7 minutes. Maximum allowable flow rate = 4.52 x 12.5 = 56.5 GPMMinimum allowable flow rate = 540/15 = 36 GPMThe acceptable flow rate for the measured filter area is 36 - 56.5 GPM. Maintain flow rate at this level. Good skimming action from floating weir.
    • 11. L'installation a-t-elle un permis valide et est-elle exploitée conformément aux conditions de ce permis?
      • 1. No permit was posted. Post permit where visible to clients.
    • 12. Les dispositifs de sécurité généraux et les conditions physiques de ce bassin offrent-ils un environnement sécuritaire (critique)?
      • 1. The chemical water parameters were unsatisfactory and there was no continuous chlorination.Operate the pool in a daily manner that would minimize contamination. Anti-entrapment covers were viewed to be in good condition. This included two unblockable covers and two covers on the side plane. The water clarity was good.
    • 13. Les dispositifs de sécurité généraux et les conditions physiques de ce bassin offrent-ils un environnement sécuritaire (non critique)?
      • 1. The clock for whirlpool was showing the wrong time.Correct the time to assist clients with determining exposure times.Secure railing. Verified emergency phone.
    • 15. Est-ce qu'un propriétaire ou un agent, le cas échéant, a été identifié et est-ce que le bassin est exploité et entretenu par un exploitant qualifié?
      • 1. No persons with NSPF pool certification were trained for the facility. Acquire a trained staff or readily accessible person who can attend facility daily. Staff indicate the current owners only attend on weekends.
    • 16. Est-ce que les tests, la surveillance et d'autres dossiers sont bien tenus?
      • 1. The chemical sampling is inconsistent and not at the required frequency of at least. The last recorded chemical sample taken on September 5, 2026 (picture 8). Some dates are out of sequence indicating errors in sampling. Daily temperatures were not being recorded. The daily incident section was not being completed. Daily chemical sampling is required for the whirlpool. Incidents and repairs must also be recorded.2. The DPT chemical expired on 08/26 (Picture 9). The Alkalinity chemical expired on 05/26 (Picture8). Discard the expired chemical and only use chemicals within the expiration dates.
    • 17. Le bassin dispose-t-il de politiques, de plans et de règles écrits adéquats et de renseignements sur la sécurité pour s'assurer que le bassin fonctionne en toute sécurité?
      • 1. Requested written policies for supervision, general sanitation, incident response and anti-entrapment. Operators were not able to provide any such documentation. Create policies for the above, familiarize the staff with these policies and have them readily accessible.2. There are no posted instructions for restricting whirlpool access it the client has had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks.Post signage that includes not to use the whirlpool if the user has had diarrhea in the past two weeks. 3. The anti-entrapment plan does not include two covers on a different plane. Update anti-entrapment plan. Current signage includes shower prior to use, recommended 10 minutes exposure limits, consult physician if client has specific existing physical conditions and age limit of 16 years and above.
  2. Contrôle

    9 infractions

    • 04. La qualité chimique de l'eau dans ce bassin est-elle satisfaisante (critique)?
      • 1. Free Available Chlorine measured 0.06 ppm (picture 2) which is under the required parameter of at least 2ppm.Ensure Free Available Chlorine is maintained at 2ppm or greater. 2. pH measured 7.88 (picture 3) which is the above the required parameter range of 6.8-7.6. Adjust pH to fall within the required 6.8-7.6 range. The controller measured an ORP of 264 and a pH of 7.96 indicating a failed system.Temperature measured 39.1C.
    • 06. Les systèmes de filtration, de circulation et de désinfection sont-ils utilisés pour assurer un bon fonctionnement de la qualité de l'eau (critique)?
      • 1. The chlorine pump was not functioning, failing to provide continuous chlorination. (Picture 5)Repair the chlorine pump and ensure continuous chlorination is provided to the whirlpool.
    • 07. Les systèmes de filtration, de circulation et de désinfection sont-ils utilisés pour assurer le bon fonctionnement de la qualité de l'eau (non critique)?
      • 1. The Maximum Filtration Rate was measured at 17.7 minutes, which is above the accepted parameters of 12.5 minutes or less.Based on a filters area of 4.52 square feet, the maximum allowable flow rate for the filter is 56.5 GPM. Maintain the flow rate at or below this level. 2. Unable to determine is 80% of filtering is from skimmers. Clarify percentage of filtration is 80% or greater from skimmers. Flow rate measure at 80GPM. Based on a pool volume of 540 gallons, the turnover rate measured 540 gal/80 = 6.75 minutes. This falls with within the required 15 minutes or less parameter for whirlpools. Unable to locate filter area. The filter area was based on a filter radius measurement of 1.2 feet. 3.14*1.2*1.2 = 5.42 square feet. Maximum filtration rate = 80GPM/4.52 square feet = 17.7 minutes. Maximum allowable flow rate = 4.52 x 12.5 = 56.5 GPMMinimum allowable flow rate = 540/15 = 36 GPMThe acceptable flow rate for the measured filter area is 36 - 56.5 GPM. Maintain flow rate at this level. Good skimming action from floating weir.
    • 11. L'installation a-t-elle un permis valide et est-elle exploitée conformément aux conditions de ce permis?
      • 1. No permit was posted. Post permit where visible to clients.
    • 12. Les dispositifs de sécurité généraux et les conditions physiques de ce bassin offrent-ils un environnement sécuritaire (critique)?
      • 1. The chemical water parameters were unsatisfactory and there was no continuous chlorination.Operate the pool in a daily manner that would minimize contamination. Anti-entrapment covers were viewed to be in good condition. This included two unblockable covers and two covers on the side plane. The water clarity was good.
    • 13. Les dispositifs de sécurité généraux et les conditions physiques de ce bassin offrent-ils un environnement sécuritaire (non critique)?
      • 1. The clock for whirlpool was showing the wrong time.Correct the time to assist clients with determining exposure times.Secure railing. Verified emergency phone.
    • 15. Est-ce qu'un propriétaire ou un agent, le cas échéant, a été identifié et est-ce que le bassin est exploité et entretenu par un exploitant qualifié?
      • 1. No persons with NSPF pool certification were trained for the facility. Acquire a trained staff or readily accessible person who can attend facility daily. Staff indicate the current owners only attend on weekends.
    • 16. Est-ce que les tests, la surveillance et d'autres dossiers sont bien tenus?
      • 1. The chemical sampling is inconsistent and not at the required frequency of at least. The last recorded chemical sample taken on September 5, 2026 (picture 8). Some dates are out of sequence indicating errors in sampling. Daily temperatures were not being recorded. The daily incident section was not being completed. Daily chemical sampling is required for the whirlpool. Incidents and repairs must also be recorded.2. The DPT chemical expired on 08/26 (Picture 9). The Alkalinity chemical expired on 05/26 (Picture8). Discard the expired chemical and only use chemicals within the expiration dates.
    • 17. Le bassin dispose-t-il de politiques, de plans et de règles écrits adéquats et de renseignements sur la sécurité pour s'assurer que le bassin fonctionne en toute sécurité?
      • 1. Requested written policies for supervision, general sanitation, incident response and anti-entrapment. Operators were not able to provide any such documentation. Create policies for the above, familiarize the staff with these policies and have them readily accessible.2. There are no posted instructions for restricting whirlpool access it the client has had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks.Post signage that includes not to use the whirlpool if the user has had diarrhea in the past two weeks. 3. The anti-entrapment plan does not include two covers on a different plane. Update anti-entrapment plan. Current signage includes shower prior to use, recommended 10 minutes exposure limits, consult physician if client has specific existing physical conditions and age limit of 16 years and above.
  3. Inspection de la demande

    3 infractions

    • 02. La qualité bactériologique de l'eau de ce bassin est-elle satisfaisante (critique)?
      • Pseudomonas detected in Aug 25 water sample.
    • 03. La qualité bactériologique de l'eau de ce bassin est-elle satisfaisante (non critique)?
      • HPC >57000 detected on Aug 26 sample.Note: compliance comments will not regenerate. Can not put HPC exceedance on file.
    • 16. Est-ce que les tests, la surveillance et d'autres dossiers sont bien tenus?
      • Aucun échantillonnage chimique documenté depuis le 20 juillet 2026. L'opérateur a indiqué qu'ils commenceraient demain.
  4. Inspection de la gestion des risques

    2 infractions

    • 03. La qualité bactériologique de l'eau de ce bassin est-elle satisfaisante (non critique)?
      • Aucun échantillon n'a été soumis. L'exploitant a indiqué qu'il soumettrait une demande lundi prochain.
    • 16. Est-ce que les tests, la surveillance et d'autres dossiers sont bien tenus?
      • Aucun échantillonnage chimique documenté depuis le 20 juillet 2026. L'opérateur a indiqué qu'ils commenceraient demain.
  5. Inspection de la demande

    3 infractions

    • 05. La qualité chimique de l'eau dans ce bassin est-elle satisfaisante (non critique)?
      • Alcalinité à 15 ans. Augmenter à 80-180 gamme. CC à 1,14
    • 07. Les systèmes de filtration, de circulation et de désinfection sont-ils utilisés pour assurer le bon fonctionnement de la qualité de l'eau (non critique)?
      • Débit 60GPM. Boire flottante qui provoque un bon mouvement en cascade pour les skimmers. Taux de chiffre d'affaires égal à 540 gallons / 60 gpm = 9 minutes de chiffre d'affaires Vous voulez le taux de filtration à 12,5 ou moins. Abaissez le débit jusqu'à environ 50 GPM.
    • 16. Est-ce que les tests, la surveillance et d'autres dossiers sont bien tenus?
      • Aucun échantillon n'a été soumis depuis l'ouverture.
  6. Inspection initiale

    2 infractions

    • 05. La qualité chimique de l'eau dans ce bassin est-elle satisfaisante (non critique)?
      • Alcalinité à 15 ans. Augmenter à 80-180 gamme. CC à 1,14
    • 07. Les systèmes de filtration, de circulation et de désinfection sont-ils utilisés pour assurer le bon fonctionnement de la qualité de l'eau (non critique)?
      • Débit 60GPM. Boire flottante qui provoque un bon mouvement en cascade pour les skimmers. Taux de chiffre d'affaires égal à 540 gallons / 60 gpm = 9 minutes de chiffre d'affaires Vous voulez le taux de filtration à 12,5 ou moins. Abaissez le débit jusqu'à environ 50 GPM.