Douglas Fir Resort - Waterslide Receiving Pool
525 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff AB T1L 1B2 · Aquatic Facility
10 inspections
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- *Repeat Violation*Flow meter was broken, and no flow rate was able to be determined.- Repair the flow meter and ensure the pool is meeting proper turnover and filtration rates.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- *Repeat Violation*Some sand was noted in the basin. - Please clean the sand. Ensure the laterals on the sand filters are in good condition.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample from Monday January 19th, 2026, had an HPC of 630 CFU/ml. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- *Repeat Violation*Flow meter was broken, and no flow rate was able to be determined.- Repair the flow meter and ensure the pool is meeting proper turnover and filtration rates.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- *Repeat Violation*Some sand was noted in the basin. - Please clean the sand. Ensure the laterals on the sand filters are in good condition.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- *Repeat Violation*Flow meter was broken, and no flow rate was able to be determined.- Repair the flow meter and ensure the pool is meeting proper turnover and filtration rates.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- *Repeat Violation*Some sand was noted in the basin. - Please clean the sand. Ensure the laterals on the sand filters are in good condition.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample from Thursday October 16th, 2025, was not processed by the lab. Wrong date on the form. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Total alkalinity was low (48 ppm). - Raise the alkalinity to be within the 60-180 ppm range.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- *Repeat Violation*Flow meter was broken, and no flow rate was able to be determined.- Repair the flow meter and ensure the pool is meeting proper turnover and filtration rates.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Some sand was noted in the basin. - Please clean the sand. Ensure the laterals on the sand filters are in good condition.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Total alkalinity was low (48 ppm). - Raise the alkalinity to be within the 60-180 ppm range.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- *Repeat Violation*Flow meter was broken, and no flow rate was able to be determined.- Repair the flow meter and ensure the pool is meeting proper turnover and filtration rates.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Some sand was noted in the basin. - Please clean the sand. Ensure the laterals on the sand filters are in good condition.
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Flow meter was broken, and no flow rate was able to be determined.- Repair the flow meter and ensure the pool is meeting proper turnover and filtration rates.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Apr 15/24 sample had HPC of 520cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Flow meter was broken, and no flow rate was able to be determined.- Repair the flow meter and ensure the pool is meeting proper turnover and filtration rates.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Sand was noted in the basin. - Clean the sand, when the filter media is replaced, ensure the laterals are in good repair and are not broken.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Daily logs indicated that March 3rd, 2024, the chlorine was 15 ppm, and the pH was 8. No actions taken were recorded. - Ensure proper corrective actions are taken following inadequate sampling results.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Flow meter was broken, and no flow rate was able to be determined.- Repair the flow meter and ensure the pool is meeting proper turnover and filtration rates.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Sand was noted in the basin. - Clean the sand, when the filter media is replaced, ensure the laterals are in good repair and are not broken.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Daily logs indicated that March 3rd, 2024, the chlorine was 15 ppm, and the pH was 8. No actions taken were recorded. - Ensure proper corrective actions are taken following inadequate sampling results.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Flow meter was broken, and no flow rate was able to be determined.- Repair the flow meter and ensure the pool is meeting proper turnover and filtration rates.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Sand was noted in the basin. - Clean the sand, when the filter media is replaced, ensure the laterals are in good repair and are not broken.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Sample not processed (October 10, 2023). No access number on the bottle. Can submit a re-sample on Thursday.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- Appeared to be a small gap beside drain cover. Ensure drain cover is flush with tiled floor and does not present a risk of suction or physical entrapment. Assess drain covers visually daily and put in place weekly and/or monthly physical checks to ensure drain covers are still securely attached/not cracked or damaged.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Some leaks from filter valves / sand should be inspected and changed if necessary.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?