Best Western Plus Lacombe Inn & Suites - Whirlpool
4751 63 Street Lacombe AB T4L 0H8 · Aquatic Facility
Inspection summary
Best Western Plus Lacombe Inn & Suites - Whirlpool has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 30, 2025. The most recent inspection, on March 24, 2026, found no infractions.
4 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality.
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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 12, 2025. For example:
Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
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.
8 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample results:TC= AbsentPseudomonas: Not isolatedHPC: 190 CFU/ml/Please note that its the first non-consecutive non-critical water result.At this stage treatment is not required, if pool operator intends to treat the water, reach out to PHI.Kindly submit the second water sample, as per routine.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- -Manufacturer’s instructions for the expiry date of the anti-entrapment device / covers was not followed. Covers were installed in September 2015 with expiry date of 7 years from the date of installment.-The anti-entrapment compliance plan for the facility had missing information and was not up to date.Action required: Install a compliant submerged suction outlet device / cover. Consult with your pool service provider to discuss submerged suction outlet options that comply with the specification for the suction outlet fitting assembly. Ensure the anti-entrapment device is installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and is maintained in good working order. Review the anti-entrapment plan and provide this office with an updated and accurate anti-entrapment compliance plan.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- -Manufacturer’s instructions for the expiry date of the anti-entrapment device / covers was not followed. Covers were installed in September 2015 with expiry date of 7 years from the date of installment.-The anti-entrapment compliance plan for the facility had missing information and was not up to date.Action required: Install a compliant submerged suction outlet device / cover. Consult with your pool service provider to discuss submerged suction outlet options that comply with the specification for the suction outlet fitting assembly. Ensure the anti-entrapment device is installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and is maintained in good working order. Review the anti-entrapment plan and provide this office with an updated and accurate anti-entrapment compliance plan.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Unsatisfactory results: HPC > 170 CFU/mL and Pseudomonas isolated.Staff member advised to close the pool from public access. Follow instructions here: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-pseudomona-in-hot-tubs.pdf
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- HPC detected: 170 CFU/m
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Initial Inspection
0 infractions