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Fairmont Banff Springs - Willow Stream Outdoor Whirlpool

405 Spray Avenue Banff AB T1L 1J4 · Aquatic Facility

12 inspections

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.