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Emerald Hills Leisure Centre - Whirlpool

3555 Emerald Drive Sherwood Park AB T8H 0W6 · Aquatic Facility

Inspection summary

Emerald Hills Leisure Centre - Whirlpool has been inspected 10 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 7, 2023. The most recent inspection, on October 15, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 10 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.

The last 3 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 2, 2026. For example: Is the bacteriological 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.

10 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample result for sample collected December 29, 2025, had a heterotrophic plate count of greater than 57,000.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The microbiological water result submitted for the whirlpool was unsatisfactory:Unsatisfactory Lab Test Result: Collection Date: 2025-08-28Location: Whirlpool** Total Coliform: PRESENT
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow meter indicates flow rate is approximately 520gpm.The turnover is 23 minutes based on the flow rate.**Turnover rate required for the whirlpool is 20 minutes. The flow rate should be a minimum of 606 gpm to meet this turnover. Please check the system and adjust as needed.
  10. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Two filters provided and are backwashed every other week on a rotating basis.Flow rate is approximately 460 gpm. Turnover rate is approximately 26 minutes.**Turnover rate for the whirlpool should 20 minutes. The flow rate should be 606 gpm to meet this turnover. Please check the system and adjust as needed.

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