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Didsbury Aquatic Centre - Whirlpool

1702 21 Avenue Didsbury AB T0M 0W0 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Didsbury Aquatic Centre - Whirlpool has been inspected 16 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 13, 2023. The most recent inspection, on July 27, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Food temperature control and Chemicals and toxic substances.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 13, 2026. For example: Is the bacteriological 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2025. For example: Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2025. For example: Is the chemical 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.

16 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The most recent bacteriological water sample indicates a presence of total coliform bacteria.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The whirlpool has an elevated combined chlorine level, measured at 4.21ppm at the time of inspection. Provide chemical readings to verify that combined chlorine levels have been reduced to a level deemed suitable for bather comfort.*Recommended combined chlorine concentration is half that of measured free chlorine or lower.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Debris buildup noted in the skimmers of the whirlpool. Clean debris.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Debris buildup noted in the skimmers of the whirlpool. Clean debris.
  7. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Debris buildup noted in the skimmers of the whirlpool. Clean debris.
  8. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • 1. Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated in July 2 water sample.
  10. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample submitted on May 21, 2024 indicate presence of Total Coliforms.**Please treat the pool water and resubmit sample.
  12. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. March 5, 2024 water sample result came back with a HPC count of 140 CFU/mL.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. March 12, 2024 water sample had a count of 270 CFU/mL. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Treat whirlpool as soon as possible and submit sample on regular sampling day.
  13. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. March 5th sample result came back with a HPC count of 140 CFU/mL.
  14. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • 1. Pseudomonas isolated on January 16, 2024 water sample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. January 16, 2024 bacteriological water sample had a heterotrophic plate count of 1830 CFU/mL.
  16. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • **CORRECTED**1. Manual tests yielded a pH of 7.79, 7.90, 7.62, and 7.81. Basin was closed during inspection to adjust water chemistry. pH adjusted to 7.56.
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