Best Western Plus The Inn at St. Albert - Pool
460 St. Albert Trail St. Albert AB T8N 5J9 · Aquatic Facility
15 inspections
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- HPC count was calculated to be at 160 CFU/mL.The operator was advised to increase the free chlorine levels.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- September 25, 2025: Filtration rate was calculated at 15.5 GPM/sq ft, which is still too quick.June 19, 2025: Filtration rate was calculated at 17 GPM/sq ft which is too quick.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- Despite records showing inadequate levels of chlorine on multiple days, actions were not taken and if they were, they were not recorded. No additional testing was done or records written to show is corrective actions were effective.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Record showed large gaps where testing was not occurring. Testing must be occurring daily and any actions taken must be subsequently recorded.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- September 25, 2025: Filtration rate was calculated at 15.5 GPM/sq ft, which is still too quick.June 19, 2025: Filtration rate was calculated at 17 GPM/sq ft which is too quick.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- Despite records showing inadequate levels of chlorine on multiple days, actions were not taken and if they were, they were not recorded. No additional testing was done or records written to show is corrective actions were effective.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Record showed large gaps where testing was not occurring. Testing must be occurring daily and any actions taken must be subsequently recorded.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
5 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Sample taken Feb 25, 2026, was unsatisfactory due to a presence of total coliforms.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- September 25, 2025: Filtration rate was calculated at 15.5 GPM/sq ft, which is still too quick.June 19, 2025: Filtration rate was calculated at 17 GPM/sq ft which is too quick.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- Despite records showing inadequate levels of chlorine on multiple days, actions were not taken and if they were, they were not recorded. No additional testing was done or records written to show is corrective actions were effective.
- 15. Has an owner or owner's agent, if any, been identified and is the pool operated and maintained by a qualified pool operator?
- Proof of registration for pool certification course is required.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Record showed large gaps where testing was not occurring. Testing must be occurring daily and any actions taken must be subsequently recorded.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
5 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Sample taken January 14, 2026, was unsatisfactory due to a presence of total coliforms.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- September 25, 2025: Filtration rate was calculated at 15.5 GPM/sq ft, which is still too quick.June 19, 2025: Filtration rate was calculated at 17 GPM/sq ft which is too quick.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- Despite records showing inadequate levels of chlorine on multiple days, actions were not taken and if they were, they were not recorded. No additional testing was done or records written to show is corrective actions were effective.
- 15. Has an owner or owner's agent, if any, been identified and is the pool operated and maintained by a qualified pool operator?
- Proof of registration for pool certification course is required.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Record showed large gaps where testing was not occurring. Testing must be occurring daily and any actions taken must be subsequently recorded.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- September 25, 2025: Filtration rate was calculated at 15.5 GPM/sq ft, which is still too quick.June 19, 2025: Filtration rate was calculated at 17 GPM/sq ft which is too quick.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- Despite records showing inadequate levels of chlorine on multiple days, actions were not taken and if they were, they were not recorded. No additional testing was done or records written to show is corrective actions were effective.
- 15. Has an owner or owner's agent, if any, been identified and is the pool operated and maintained by a qualified pool operator?
- Proof of registration for pool certification course is required.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Record showed large gaps where testing was not occurring. Testing must be occurring daily and any actions taken must be subsequently recorded.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- September 25, 2025: Filtration rate was calculated at 15.5 GPM/sq ft, which is still too quick.June 19, 2025: Filtration rate was calculated at 17 GPM/sq ft which is too quick.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Combined chlorine levels are not being kept as slow as possible as chlorine levels are consistently above testing equipment's parameters and thus CC cannot be calculated.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Filtration rate was calculated at 17 GPM/sq ft which is too quick.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Floating weir nearest emergency exit has a buildup of scum floating inside of the basket.
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management 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?
- An anti-entrapment plan for the swimming pool basin has not been submitted for review.
- 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?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- The flow gauge for the swimming pool is nonfunctional.
- 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?
- An anti-entrapment plan for the swimming pool basin has not been submitted for review.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- The total chlorine was out of range. Ensure that the combined chlorine is being maintained at the lowest possible level. Shock the pool using a non-chlorinated oxidizer.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The automated controller readings were inconsistent with the readings by PHI and chemical logs of manual testing observed in the facility, had a difference of greater that 0.2.Make sure that automated controller systems are calibrated to ensure the accuracy of testing.
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The automated controller readings were not in consistent with the readings by PHI and chemical logs of manual testing observed in the facility, had a difference of greater that 0.2.Make sure that automated controller systems are calibrated to ensure the accuracy of testing.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- One of the metal rails at pool ladder was un sturdy. Discussed the safety concerns with pool operator.The handrails for pool ladder must be repaired to prevent any injury to patrons.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- The alkalinity reagent used for water testing was expired.Make sure that reagents used for water testing are not expired, to ensure the adequate testing of water.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- There is a patch of the pool basin liner that is missing. The operator stated the liner is under warranty and will be fully replaced.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- A sample had not been submitted the week prior.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Records were not being sufficiently kept of chemicals added, pool closures and or water quality.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?