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Fairmont Hotel Macdonald - Whirlpool

10065 100 Street NW Edmonton AB T5J 0N6 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald - Whirlpool has been inspected 9 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since August 19, 2024. The most recent inspection, on January 22, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 9 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 14 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on January 22, 2026. For example: Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?

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.

9 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The return inlet in the NE corner of the footwell is missing and needs to be replaced. Install a new return inlet so that flow is properly directed in the basin.
  2. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The microbiological water sample submitted on 4 Dec 2025 was unsatisfactory: Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated. Take all necessary action to ensure microbiologically safe water. Submit a new microbiological water sample at your earliest convenience once the water chemistry is balanced.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The microbiological water sample submitted on 4 Dec 2025 was unsatisfactory: HPC 540 CFU/mL. Take all necessary action to ensure microbiologically safe water. Submit a new microbiological water sample at your earliest convenience once the water chemistry is balanced.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The return inlet in the NE corner of the footwell is missing and needs to be replaced. Install a new return inlet so that flow is properly directed in the basin.2. A warning alarm was noted on the salt cells indicating low amps. Operator noted that the salt cells were recently cleaned however they may require replacement. Operations staff will check and follow up on next steps.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The return inlet in the NE corner of the footwell is missing and needs to be replaced. Install a new return inlet so that flow is properly directed in the basin.2. A warning alarm was noted on the salt cells indicating low amps. Operator noted that the salt cells were recently cleaned however they may require replacement. Operations staff will check and follow up on next steps.
  4. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The microbiological water sample submitted on 24 April 2025 was unsatisfactory: Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated, Take all necessary action to ensure microbiologically safe water. Submit a new microbiological water sample at your earliest convenience once the water chemistry is balanced.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The return inlet in the NE corner of the footwell is missing and needs to be replaced. Install a new return inlet so that flow is properly directed in the basin.2. A warning alarm was noted on the salt cells indicating low amps. Operator noted that the salt cells were recently cleaned however they may require replacement. Operations staff will check and follow up on next steps.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The return inlet in the NE corner of the footwell is missing and needs to be replaced. Install a new return inlet so that flow is properly directed in the basin.2. A warning alarm was noted on the salt cells indicating low amps. Operator noted that the salt cells were recently cleaned however they may require replacement. Operations staff will check and follow up on next steps.
  6. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The microbiological water sample submitted on 5 Dec 2024 and 12 Dec 2024 was unsatisfactory: Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated. Operator was advised that a satisfactory microbiological sample result is required before the pool can be reopened. Operator instructed to treat the basin and submit a sample to the lab once water is rebalanced.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The return inlet in the NE corner of the footwell is missing and needs to be replaced. Install a new return inlet so that flow is properly directed in the basin.2. A warning alarm was noted on the salt cells indicating low amps. Operator noted that the salt cells were recently cleaned however they may require replacement. Operations staff will check and follow up on next steps.
  7. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The microbiological water sample submitted on 5 Dec 2024 was unsatisfactory: Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated. Take all necessary action to ensure microbiologically safe water. Submit a new microbiological water sample at your earliest convenience once the water chemistry is balanced.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The return inlet in the NE corner of the footwell is missing and needs to be replaced. Install a new return inlet so that flow is properly directed in the basin.2. A warning alarm was noted on the salt cells indicating low amps. Operator noted that the salt cells were recently cleaned however they may require replacement. Operations staff will check and follow up on next steps.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The return inlet in the NE corner of the footwell is missing and needs to be replaced. Install a new return inlet so that flow is properly directed in the basin.2. A warning alarm was noted on the salt cells indicating low amps. Operator noted that the salt cells were recently cleaned however they may require replacement. Operations staff will check and follow up on next steps.
  9. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The microbiological water sample submitted on 15 Aug 2024 was unsatisfactory: Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated, Take all necessary action to ensure microbiologically safe water. Submit a new microbiological water sample at your earliest convenience once the water chemistry is balanced.

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