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Fairmont Banff Springs - Outdoor Pool

405 Spray Avenue Banff AB T1L 1J4 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Fairmont Banff Springs - Outdoor Pool has been inspected 15 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 11, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 29, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 8 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 29 times across 13 separate inspections, most recently on July 2, 2026. For example: Is the bacteriological 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 January 11, 2024. For example: Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?

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.

15 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • June 29/26; Sample had HPC of 470cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
  3. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Mar.2/26 Sample had HPC of 210cfu/ml.
  4. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Feb.2/26; Sample had high HPC 1080cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
  5. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Dec.1/25; Sample positive for Pseudomonas and HPC of 3760.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Nov.3; Sample had HPC of 4800cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Jan.5/26; Sample had HPC of 450cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
  6. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Dec.1/25; Sample positive for Pseudomonas and HPC of 3760.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Nov.3; Sample had HPC of 4800cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Nov.3; Sample had HPC of 4800cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
  9. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • FILTRATION AND CIRCULATION SYSTEMS UNDERSIZED FOR A 2-HOUR TURNOVER; IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, ADDITIONAL RENOVATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED. **On current inspection, calculated a 7 hour turnover based on flow rate (100gpm) and volume 42,972gpm. This is currently ALSO well below filter capacity (178gpm). Ensure turnover rate is maximized, recommend renovations to increase turnover.October 15/2025: Flow rate was LOWER than previous inspection (80gpm). Turnover time is double what is allowable (4 hours) and almost four times what is recommended (2 hours). **Please provide our office with a plan from engineer or qualified professional with regard to maximizing current flow (new pump installation must be approved by our office).
    • 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
      • Recirculation pump (one pump out of order), has an erratic sound and may be cavitating. As discussed, pump is on order. If circulation is not maintained/pump no longer is working, ensure pool is closed until recirculation is restored.
  10. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Aug 25/26; Sample had an HPC of 620cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • FILTRATION AND CIRCULATION SYSTEMS UNDERSIZED FOR A 2-HOUR TURNOVER; IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, ADDITIONAL RENOVATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED. **On current inspection, calculated a 7 hour turnover based on flow rate (100gpm) and volume 42,972gpm. This is currently ALSO well below filter capacity (178gpm). Ensure turnover rate is maximized, recommend renovations to increase turnover.
  11. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • FILTRATION AND CIRCULATION SYSTEMS UNDERSIZED FOR A 2-HOUR TURNOVER; IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, ADDITIONAL RENOVATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED. **On current inspection, calculated a 7 hour turnover based on flow rate (100gpm) and volume 42,972gpm. This is currently ALSO well below filter capacity (178gpm). Ensure turnover rate is maximized, recommend renovations to increase turnover.
  12. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from 7/22/2024, had an HPC of 640 CFU/mL. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The water sample from 09/23/24 had an HPC of 680cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • FILTRATION AND CIRCULATION SYSTEMS UNDERSIZED FOR A 2-HOUR TURNOVER; IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, ADDITIONAL RENOVATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer weirs not provided in skimmer housings. **On reinspection skimmers had been repaired / more easily cleanable, however, skimmer weirs are missing from all skimmers.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • pH measured at 7.12 but controller setpoint was at 7.4. Ensure setpoint is calibrated to manual readings and stays consistent.
  13. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from 7/22/2024, had an HPC of 640 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)?
      • FILTRATION AND CIRCULATION SYSTEMS UNDERSIZED FOR A 2-HOUR TURNOVER; IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, ADDITIONAL RENOVATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer weirs not provided in skimmer housings. **On reinspection skimmers had been repaired / more easily cleanable, however, skimmer weirs are missing from all skimmers.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • pH measured at 7.12 but controller setpoint was at 7.4. Ensure setpoint is calibrated to manual readings and stays consistent.
  14. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • FILTRATION AND CIRCULATION SYSTEMS UNDERSIZED FOR A 2-HOUR TURNOVER; IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, ADDITIONAL RENOVATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer weirs not provided in skimmer housings. **On reinspection skimmers had been repaired / more easily cleanable, however, skimmer weirs are missing from all skimmers.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • pH measured at 7.12 but controller setpoint was at 7.4. Ensure setpoint is calibrated to manual readings and stays consistent.
  15. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Jan.9/2024; Sample has an HPC of 530cfu/ml. Check that systems are working, check stabilizer levels and treat to 10ppm chlorine.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • FILTRATION AND CIRCULATION SYSTEMS UNDERSIZED FOR A 2-HOUR TURNOVER; IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, ADDITIONAL RENOVATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED. **Flow observed at 125gpm at time of inspection (4 hour turnover).
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer weirs not provided in skimmer housings. **On reinspection skimmers had been repaired / more easily cleanable, however, skimmer weirs are missing from all skimmers.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • At least one missing/broken tile on side of the pool closest to the building. Repair tiles where needed. **Additional shut-down/basin repair planned for September (some staining on the bottom of the pool). Some tiles/deck areas have been repaired since previous inspection; no urgent repairs noted, acceptable to repair any additional areas in September.

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