Douglas Fir Resort - Waterslide Whirlpool
525 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff AB T1L 1B2 · Aquatic Facility
10 inspections
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Filters are undersized for the required flow rate for this whirlpool (filter maximum flow is 176.5gpm, minimum flow rate is 250gpm). - If additional unsatisfactory samples are received, upgrades to filtration will be required.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- *Flow meter is installed before the filters, need to know the after the filters to determine accurate filtration and turnover rates. *No flow rate was able to be determined. No flow meter on the system. - Please install a flow meter to determine an accurate flow rate for the system.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Some tiles were missing in the basin and some of the paint is cracked/peeling. One of the jet nozzles had fallen off and was on the deck. Some scale and debris build-up was noted on the tiles.- Please ensure the basin is in good condition and all of the tiles are clean.
- 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 Monday June 29th, 2026, was not processed by the lab. Missing ID sticker on the bottle.- Operators were informed to submit a re-sample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Filters are undersized for the required flow rate for this whirlpool (filter maximum flow is 176.5gpm, minimum flow rate is 250gpm). - If additional unsatisfactory samples are received, upgrades to filtration will be required.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- *Flow meter is installed before the filters, need to know the after the filters to determine accurate filtration and turnover rates. *No flow rate was able to be determined. No flow meter on the system. - Please install a flow meter to determine an accurate flow rate for the system.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Some tiles were missing in the basin and some of the paint is cracked/peeling. One of the jet nozzles had fallen off and was on the deck. Some scale and debris build-up was noted on the tiles.- Please ensure the basin is in good condition and all of the tiles are clean.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Free chlorine was initially too low at 0.61 ppm. There was an issue with the injector. - Injector was repaired onsite, and free chlorine was raised to 3.96 ppm.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Filters are undersized for the required flow rate for this whirlpool (filter maximum flow is 176.5gpm, minimum flow rate is 250gpm). - If additional unsatisfactory samples are received, upgrades to filtration will be required.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- *Flow meter is installed before the filters, need to know the after the filters to determine accurate filtration and turnover rates. *No flow rate was able to be determined. No flow meter on the system. - Please install a flow meter to determine an accurate flow rate for the system.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Some tiles were missing in the basin and some of the paint is cracked/peeling. One of the jet nozzles had fallen off and was on the deck. Some scale and debris build-up was noted on the tiles.- Please ensure the basin is in good condition and all of the tiles are clean.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (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 written on the form. - Operators were informed to submit a re-sample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Filters are undersized for the required flow rate for this whirlpool (filter maximum flow is 176.5gpm, minimum flow rate is 250gpm). - If additional unsatisfactory samples are received, upgrades to filtration will be required.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- No flow rate was able to be determined. No flow meter on the system. - Please install a flow meter to determine an accurate flow rate for the system.
- 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 bottom of the basin. - Clean the sand, ensure the filter laterals are in good condition without any cracks or breaks.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample from Monday, March 10th, 2025, was not processed by the lab. No ID sticker on the bottle. - Operators were informed to submit a re-sample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Filters are undersized for the required flow rate for this whirlpool (filter maximum flow is 176.5gpm, minimum flow rate is 250gpm). - If additional unsatisfactory samples are received, upgrades to filtration will be required.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- No flow rate was able to be determined. No flow meter on the system. - Please install a flow meter to determine an accurate flow rate for the system.
- 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 bottom of the basin. - Clean the sand, ensure the filter laterals are in good condition without any cracks or breaks.
- 03. Is the bacteriological 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)?
- No flow rate was able to be determined. No flow meter on the system. - Please install a flow meter to determine an accurate flow rate for the system.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Filters are undersized for the required flow rate for this whirlpool (filter maximum flow is 176.5gpm, minimum flow rate is 250gpm). - If additional unsatisfactory samples are received, upgrades to filtration will be required.
- 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 bottom of the basin. - Clean the sand, ensure the filter laterals are in good condition without any cracks or breaks.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Water sample from Thursday October 3rd, 2024, had Pseudomonas isolated. - Operators were instructed to treat and re-sample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Filters are undersized for the required flow rate for this whirlpool (filter maximum flow is 176.5gpm, minimum flow rate is 250gpm). - If additional unsatisfactory samples are received, upgrades to filtration will be required.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- Clock for the whirlpool was not working.- Repair or replace the clock, ensure patrons have a way to monitor their length of stay
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Filters are undersized for the required flow rate for this whirlpool (filter maximum flow is 176.5gpm, minimum flow rate is 250gpm). - If additional unsatisfactory samples are received, upgrades to filtration will be required.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- Clock for the whirlpool was not working.- Repair or replace the clock, ensure patrons have a way to monitor their length of stay
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Filters are undersized for the required flow rate for this whirlpool (filter maximum flow is 176.5gpm, minimum flow rate is 250gpm). - If additional unsatisfactory samples are received, upgrades to filtration will be required.
- 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
- 1) Plumbing joint leaking in pump room which also has some chemical storage (requires additional repair other than applied sealant). - Ensure plumbing is repaired. 2) Some tiles missing in pool basin. - Replace any missing/popped tiles to ensure there are no sharp edges on seat or floor of hot tub that could cause physical injury.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- A small amount of sand was noted in the pool basin. - Check filters to see if sand needs to be changed/laterals repaired. Clean basin after backwash.
- 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)?
- Sample not processed (October 23, 2023). No access number on the bottle. Can submit a re-sample on Thursday.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- 1. Filters are undersized for the required flow rate for this whirlpool (filter maximum flow is 176.5gpm, minimum flow rate is 250gpm). If additional unsatisfactory samples are received, upgrades to filtration will be required. 2. Water level was too high for proper surface skimming. Install autofill to maintain water at appropriate level at all times.
- 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
- 1. Plumbing joint leaking in pump room which also has some chemical storage (requires additional repair other than applied sealant). Ensure plumbing is repaired. 2. Some tiles missing in pool basin. Replace any missing/popped tiles to ensure there are no sharp edges on seat or floor of hot tub that could cause physical injury.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- A significant amount of sand was noted in the pool basin. Check filters to see if sand needs to be changed/laterals repaired. Clean basin after backwash.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?