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Fairfield Inn & Suites - Whirlpool

4081 2 Avenue S Lethbridge AB T1J 1Z2 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Fairfield Inn & Suites - Whirlpool has been inspected 16 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 18, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 21, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

3 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 22 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Chemicals and toxic substances and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 19 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on September 21, 2026. For example: Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 21, 2026. For example: Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-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 once on October 18, 2023. For example: Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require trained pool operators and certified lifeguards. These findings mean required training, certification or staffing records were missing at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 10 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on September 21, 2026. For example: Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?

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. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The facility is not submitting regular samples. In the last two months, only 3 samples have been submitted. Microbiological samples MUST be collected on a weekly basis.A water sample was collected by the inspector during the inspection.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The combined chlorine level was measured to be 1.00 ppm, which is on the high side. For bather comfort, it is recommended to keep the combined chlorine level as low as possible (below 1.0 ppm).
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The flow meter for the whirlpool was not operational at the time of the inspection. Please repair/replace the flow meter. Ensure that the flow meter is operational at all times.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • There were no written fecal/vomitus response plans available for the whirlpool. Please ensure written response plans are available for review.
  2. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The facility is not submitting regular samples. In the last two months, only 3 samples have been submitted. Microbiological samples MUST be collected on a weekly basis.A water sample was collected by the inspector during the inspection.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • An HPC of >57000 CFU/mL was isolated in the sample collected September 10. Please address the HPC in the whirlpool and submit a resample once complete.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The combined chlorine level was measured to be 1.00 ppm, which is on the high side. For bather comfort, it is recommended to keep the combined chlorine level as low as possible (below 1.0 ppm).
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The flow meter for the whirlpool was not operational at the time of the inspection. Please repair/replace the flow meter. Ensure that the flow meter is operational at all times.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • There were no written fecal/vomitus response plans available for the whirlpool. Please ensure written response plans are available for review.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The facility is not submitting regular samples. In the last two months, only 3 samples have been submitted. Microbiological samples MUST be collected on a weekly basis.A water sample was collected by the inspector during the inspection.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The combined chlorine level was measured to be 1.00 ppm, which is on the high side. For bather comfort, it is recommended to keep the combined chlorine level as low as possible (below 1.0 ppm).
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The flow meter for the whirlpool was not operational at the time of the inspection. Please repair/replace the flow meter. Ensure that the flow meter is operational at all times.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • There were no written fecal/vomitus response plans available for the whirlpool. Please ensure written response plans are available for review.
  4. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Total coliforms were isolated in the sample collected June 1.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The facility is not submitting regular samples. In the last two months, only 3 samples have been submitted. Microbiological samples MUST be collected on a weekly basis.A water sample was collected by the inspector during the inspection.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The combined chlorine level was measured to be 1.00 ppm, which is on the high side. For bather comfort, it is recommended to keep the combined chlorine level as low as possible (below 1.0 ppm).
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The flow meter for the whirlpool was not operational at the time of the inspection. Please repair/replace the flow meter. Ensure that the flow meter is operational at all times.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • There were no written fecal/vomitus response plans available for the whirlpool. Please ensure written response plans are available for review.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The facility is not submitting regular samples. In the last two months, only 3 samples have been submitted. Microbiological samples MUST be collected on a weekly basis.A water sample was collected by the inspector during the inspection.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The combined chlorine level was measured to be 1.00 ppm, which is on the high side. For bather comfort, it is recommended to keep the combined chlorine level as low as possible (below 1.0 ppm).
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The flow meter for the whirlpool was not operational at the time of the inspection. Please repair/replace the flow meter. Ensure that the flow meter is operational at all times.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • There were no written fecal/vomitus response plans available for the whirlpool. Please ensure written response plans are available for review.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • There were no written fecal/vomitus response plans available for the whirlpool. Please ensure written response plans are available for review.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
      • The west main drain in the whirlpool was cracked along the corners where the screws secure it in place and a few pieces of the grate had broken off. The pool operator indicated that they would close the whirlpool in order to remove/replace the cover. Please replace the broken main drain cover.July 29/25: The broken drain cover was still in place with new pieces broken off. A Closure Order was given for the hot tub and will remain in place until the new drain cover is installed. Please ensure the hot tub is closed to the public.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • There were no written fecal/vomitus response plans available for the whirlpool. Please ensure written response plans are available for review.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
      • The west main drain in the whirlpool was cracked along the corners where the screws secure it in place and a few pieces of the grate had broken off. The pool operator indicated that they would close the whirlpool in order to remove/replace the cover. Please replace the broken main drain cover.July 29/25: The broken drain cover was still in place with new pieces broken off. A Closure Order was given for the hot tub and will remain in place until the new drain cover is installed. Please ensure the hot tub is closed to the public.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • There were no written fecal/vomitus response plans available for the whirlpool. Please ensure written response plans are available for review.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The combined chlorine level in the whirlpool was measured to be 1.05 ppm. For bather comfort, it is recommended to keep the combined chlorine level as low as possible, and always below 1.0 ppm. Please shock the whirlpool to bring down the combined chlorine level.
    • 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
      • The west main drain in the whirlpool was cracked along the corners where the screws secure it in place and a few pieces of the grate had broken off. The pool operator indicated that they would close the whirlpool in order to remove/replace the cover. Please replace the broken main drain cover.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • There were no written fecal/vomitus response plans available for the whirlpool. Please ensure written response plans are available for review.
  10. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • An HPC of 110 CFU/mL was isolated in the sample collected July 14. Please address the HPC in the whirlpool and submit a resample once complete.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The combined chlorine level in the whirlpool was measured to be 1.05 ppm. For bather comfort, it is recommended to keep the combined chlorine level as low as possible, and always below 1.0 ppm. Please shock the whirlpool to bring down the combined chlorine level.
    • 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
      • The west main drain in the whirlpool was cracked along the corners where the screws secure it in place and a few pieces of the grate had broken off. The pool operator indicated that they would close the whirlpool in order to remove/replace the cover. Please replace the broken main drain cover.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • There were no written fecal/vomitus response plans available for the whirlpool. Please ensure written response plans are available for review.
  11. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • An HPC of 110 CFU/mL was isolated in the sample collected July 14. Please address the HPC in the whirlpool and submit a resample once complete.
  12. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Total Coliform: PresentOperator indicated heavy use of the hot tub the night before sample collection. Advised the operator to shock chlorinate the hot tub and re-sample.
  15. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • There was a brown scum line that had formed around the whirlpool. Please clean the scum line and ensure this is cleaned on a regular basis to prevent the buildup.

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