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Fairmont Banff Springs - Willow Stream Mens' Changeroom Whirlpool

405 Spray Avenue Banff AB T1L 1J4 · Aquatic Facility

5 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Minimum turnover is achieved at flow of 59gpm; noted that flow is currently 54-55gpm. Ensure adequate flow is maintained.
    • 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
      • Water appeared slightly cloudy at time of inspection (difficulty clearly seeing drain covers). Ensure clarity is maintained in the whirlpool so submerged bathers could be clearly visible.
  2. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Dec.1/25; Sample positive for Pseudomonas.
    • 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
      • Whirlpool water appeared to be cloudy / dull (when jets turned off, clarity improved and bottom drains were clearly visible). Ensure water quality is maintained so that bottom can be clearly seen (check filter for issues with distributor or sand, whether jet pumps pulling excessive air bubbles, and any other chemical balance that could be causing cloudy water).
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
      • Whirlpool water appeared to be cloudy / dull (when jets turned off, clarity improved and bottom drains were clearly visible). Ensure water quality is maintained so that bottom can be clearly seen (check filter for issues with distributor or sand, whether jet pumps pulling excessive air bubbles, and any other chemical balance that could be causing cloudy water).
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Alkalinity measured at 8ppm. Ensure alkalinity remains between 60 and 180ppm.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • pH measured manually at 6.8; set point on controller 7.4. Alkalinity low as well. Calibrate controller to manual readings. Ensure pH is stable.