Fairmont Banff Springs - Willow Stream Outdoor Whirlpool
405 Spray Avenue Banff AB T1L 1J4 · Aquatic Facility
12 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- 1. CURRENT FLOW (85GPM+80GPM) NOT MEETING MINIMUM TURNOVER REQUIREMENTS; MAXIMUM FLOW THROUGH FILTER CAPACITY DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM TURNOVER. IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, UPGRADES WILL BE REQUIRED. ** A plan should be in place to upgrade circulation rates of this pool2. One flow meter is jammed; total flow not assessed. From records, flow is usually 160gpm (for size of pool turnover is still low as comment above).
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
5 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Feb.24/25; Sample positive for total coliforms. Treat and resample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- May 26/25; Sample had HPC of 400cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Nov.17/25 Sample had HPC of 1180cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Dec.1/25; Sample had HPC of 640cfu/ml.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- CURRENT FLOW (85GPM+80GPM) NOT MEETING MINIMUM TURNOVER REQUIREMENTS; MAXIMUM FLOW THROUGH FILTER CAPACITY DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM TURNOVER. IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, UPGRADES WILL BE REQUIRED. ** A plan should be in place to upgrade circulation rates of this pool.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Feb.24/25; Sample positive for total coliforms. Treat and resample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- May 26/25; Sample had HPC of 400cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Nov.17/25 Sample had HPC of 1180cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- CURRENT FLOW (85GPM+80GPM) NOT MEETING MINIMUM TURNOVER REQUIREMENTS; MAXIMUM FLOW THROUGH FILTER CAPACITY DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM TURNOVER. IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, UPGRADES WILL BE REQUIRED. ** A plan should be in place to upgrade circulation rates of this pool.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Feb.24/25; Sample positive for total coliforms. Treat and resample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- May 26/25; Sample had HPC of 400cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- CURRENT FLOW (85GPM+80GPM) NOT MEETING MINIMUM TURNOVER REQUIREMENTS; MAXIMUM FLOW THROUGH FILTER CAPACITY DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM TURNOVER. IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, UPGRADES WILL BE REQUIRED. ** A plan should be in place to upgrade circulation rates of this pool.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Feb.24/25; Sample positive for total coliforms. Treat and resample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- CURRENT FLOW (85GPM+80GPM) NOT MEETING MINIMUM TURNOVER REQUIREMENTS; MAXIMUM FLOW THROUGH FILTER CAPACITY DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM TURNOVER. IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, UPGRADES WILL BE REQUIRED. ** A plan should be in place to upgrade circulation rates of this pool.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- CURRENT FLOW (85GPM+80GPM) NOT MEETING MINIMUM TURNOVER REQUIREMENTS; MAXIMUM FLOW THROUGH FILTER CAPACITY DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM TURNOVER. IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, UPGRADES WILL BE REQUIRED. ** A plan should be in place to upgrade circulation rates of this pool.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample from 7/22/2024 had and HPC of 140 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)?
- CURRENT FLOW (82GPM+80GPM) NOT MEETING MINIMUM TURNOVER REQUIREMENTS; MAXIMUM FLOW THROUGH FILTER CAPACITY DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM TURNOVER. IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, UPGRADES WILL BE REQUIRED. ** A plan should be in place to upgrade circulation rates of this pool.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- pH was too low to test at time of inspection. Ensure automated controller calibrated and adjusting pH as needed. Ensure corrective actions are taken when chemicals are out of range.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- CURRENT FLOW (82GPM+80GPM) NOT MEETING MINIMUM TURNOVER REQUIREMENTS; MAXIMUM FLOW THROUGH FILTER CAPACITY DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM TURNOVER. IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, UPGRADES WILL BE REQUIRED. ** A plan should be in place to upgrade circulation rates of this pool.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
5 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Pseudomonas was isolated in the June 26, 2023 water sample. Operator was instructed to treat the basin.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- July 24/23; Sample positive for Pseudomonas. Treat and resample.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Mar.11/24; TC positive; HPC 120cfu/ml. Check systems, treat, and resample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample from January 2nd, 2024, had a 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)?
- CURRENT FLOW (84GPM+69GPM) NOT MEETING MINIMUM TURNOVER REQUIREMENTS; MAXIMUM FLOW THROUGH FILTER CAPACITY DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM TURNOVER. IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, UPGRADES WILL BE REQUIRED. ** November, February, and June samples showed high HPC levels. A plan should be in place to upgrade circulation rates of this pool. **Flow meters not working on Mar.3/2022 inspection so no values for flow observed. 2. Mar.3/22; Only one out of two filters functioning for this whirlpool.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Pseudomonas was isolated in the June 26, 2023 water sample. Operator was instructed to treat the basin.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- July 24/23; Sample positive for Pseudomonas. Treat and resample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample from January 2nd, 2024, had a 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)?
- CURRENT FLOW (84GPM+69GPM) NOT MEETING MINIMUM TURNOVER REQUIREMENTS; MAXIMUM FLOW THROUGH FILTER CAPACITY DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM TURNOVER. IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, UPGRADES WILL BE REQUIRED. ** November, February, and June samples showed high HPC levels. A plan should be in place to upgrade circulation rates of this pool. **Flow meters not working on Mar.3/2022 inspection so no values for flow observed. 2. Mar.3/22; Only one out of two filters functioning for this whirlpool.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Pseudomonas was isolated in the June 26, 2023 water sample. Operator was instructed to treat the basin.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- July 24/23; Sample positive for Pseudomonas. Treat and resample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- October 16/23; Sample had an HPC of 11400 cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- CURRENT FLOW (84GPM+69GPM) NOT MEETING MINIMUM TURNOVER REQUIREMENTS; MAXIMUM FLOW THROUGH FILTER CAPACITY DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM TURNOVER. IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, UPGRADES WILL BE REQUIRED. ** November, February, and June samples showed high HPC levels. A plan should be in place to upgrade circulation rates of this pool. **Flow meters not working on Mar.3/2022 inspection so no values for flow observed. 2. Mar.3/22; Only one out of two filters functioning for this whirlpool.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Pseudomonas was isolated in the June 26, 2023 water sample. Operator was instructed to treat the basin.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- July 24/23; Sample positive for Pseudomonas. Treat and resample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- CURRENT FLOW (84GPM+69GPM) NOT MEETING MINIMUM TURNOVER REQUIREMENTS; MAXIMUM FLOW THROUGH FILTER CAPACITY DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM TURNOVER. IF WATER QUALITY OR CLARITY ISSUES ARE NOTED, UPGRADES WILL BE REQUIRED. ** November, February, and June samples showed high HPC levels. A plan should be in place to upgrade circulation rates of this pool. **Flow meters not working on Mar.3/2022 inspection so no values for flow observed. 2. Mar.3/22; Only one out of two filters functioning for this whirlpool.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?