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Best Western Plus West Edmonton - Whirlpool

10017 179A Street NW Edmonton AB T5S 2L4 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Best Western Plus West Edmonton - Whirlpool has been inspected 15 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 23, 2023. The most recent inspection, on March 12, 2026, found no infractions.

7 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 10 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Chemicals and toxic substances and Food temperature control.

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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2026. For example: Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Pool chemicals such as chlorine and acid must be labelled, stored apart from each other and handled safely. Mixing them by mistake can release toxic gas, so storage and handling problems are treated seriously.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 9, 2025. For example: Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 18, 2025. For example: Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, water-test logs, posted bather rules and emergency procedures. Daily test logs are how operators show the water was checked and treated between inspections.

    Recorded once on December 9, 2025. For example: Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?

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.

15 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The microbiological water sample result collected on March 4, 2026, was unsatisfactory: Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated. Take all necessary action to ensure microbiologically safe water. Submit a new microbiological water sample at your earliest convenience once the water chemistry is balanced.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The microbiological water sample submitted on 14/01/2026 was unsatisfactory: Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated. Take all necessary action to ensure microbiologically safe water. Submit a new microbiological water sample at your earliest convenience once the water chemistry is balanced.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • The maintenance manager informed and showed flow meter is broken. He noted that a new one will be ordered.Corrective Action:- Install a new flow meter as per manufacturer's specifications.- Note, the minimum flow rate required is 36 GPM to meet the required turnover period of 15 min.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Free chlorine was measured at 0.83 ppm. The Automated Controller read ORP at 536 mV (Set Point at 755 mV)Free chlorine is required to be at or greater than 2.0 ppm for a whirlpool (temperature greater than 30 C). Alternatively, free chlorine can be at or greater than:a) 0.5 ppm if able to consistently maintain an ORP value of no less than 700 millivolt (mV), orb) 0.3 ppm if able to consistently maintain an ORP value of no less than 770 mV, a pH of no more than 7.3 and when supplemental disinfection is used.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow rate: 25 GPMPool Volume: 540 GallonsTurnover period: 21.6 minThe turnover period exceeds 15 min. Minium flow rate required is 36 GPM.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • The water temperature was measured at 41.4 C. This exceeds the maximum allowed temperature of 40 C.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Records are not being properly maintained as test results and readings do not indicate the date.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow rate: 25 GPMPool Volume: 540 GallonsTurnover period: 21.6 minThe turnover period exceeds 15 min. Minium flow rate required is 36 GPM.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The microbiological water sample result collected on 12/11/2025 was unsatisfactory: HPC >100 CFU/mL. Take all necessary action to ensure microbiologically safe water. Submit a new microbiological water sample at your earliest convenience once the water chemistry is balanced.
  11. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The combined chlorine (2.2ppm) was higher than the free chlorine (1.73ppm) indicating poor water quality. The combined chlorine should ideally be less than 1ppm and not higher than the free chlorine.
    • 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
      • There was a layer of soap scum coating the inside of the skimmer pot.
  13. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The combined chlorine was 3.29ppm, which is too high. The combined chlorine must be less than the free chlorine and <1ppm is ideal to maximize bather comfort. The pool operator reported high bather load that morning that may have caused the high combined chlorines. Take corrective action. Total alkalinity was 50ppm. 60-180ppm required. Take corrective action.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Filtration rate was 13.84gpm/ft2, which is too fast. Lower the flow rate to the designed flow rate of 50GPM to ensure the filtration rate is 12.5gpm/ft or less.

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