Fairmont Palliser - Swimming Pool
133 9 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2P 2M3 · Aquatic Facility
Inspection summary
Fairmont Palliser - Swimming Pool has been inspected 22 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since March 28, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 8, 2026, found no infractions.
8 of 22 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 12 inspections with 6 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 16 times across 14 separate inspections, most recently on October 2, 2026. For example:
Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (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.
22 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample (26ES-272E00608) collected on Sep 29, 2026, was unsatisfactory. HPC was elevated (170 CFU/ml). The maximum acceptable concentration for the HPC is 100CFU/mL Please treat the water, chemically balance and submit another water sample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample (26ES-265E00418) collected on Sep 22, 2026, was unsatisfactory. HPC was elevated (250 CFU/ml). The maximum acceptable concentration for the HPC is 100CFU/mL Please treat the water, chemically balance and submit another water sample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample collected on June 30/26 was not processed because there was no time of collection indicated on the requisition form. - Submit a resample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample collected Dec 31, 2025 came back unsatisfactory as the HPC was elevated (210CFU/mL). The maximum acceptable concentration for the HPC is 100CFU/mL.Please resample the swimming pool as soon as possible.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Unsatisfactory water sample #2: Water sample (25ES-350E00673) collected on December 16th, 2025, came back unsatisfactory as the HPC was elevated (250CFL/mL). The maximum acceptable concentration for the HPC is 100CFU/mL. Please treat, rebalance, and resample the swimming pool as soon as possible.Unsatisfactory water sample #1: Water sample (25ES-343E00732) collected on December 9th, 2025, came back unsatisfactory as the HPC was elevated (260CFL/mL). The maximum acceptable concentration for the HPC is 100CFU/mL. Please resample the swimming pool as soon as possible.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample (25ES-343E00732) collected on December 9th, 2025, came back unsatisfactory as the HPC was elevated (260CFL/mL). The maximum acceptable concentration for the HPC is 100CFU/mL. Please resample the swimming pool as soon as possible.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample collected on April 29th, 2025, came back unsatisfactory as an elevated HPC of 130CFU/mL was detected.Please re-sample the swimming pool.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 06. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Critical)?
- The flow meter for the pool basin was stuck at the highest reading. Flow meters track the flow rate of the pool to measure correct circulation and identify issues like clogged pumps or inefficient chemical dispersion.***Repair or replace the flow meter and ensure staff are recording the flow daily
- 06. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample collected on February 4th, 2025, has an HPC count of 240 CFU/ml. Please re-sample the pool immediately.
- 06. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Critical)?
- The flow meter for the pool basin was stuck at the highest reading. Flow meters track the flow rate of the pool to measure correct circulation and identify issues like clogged pumps or inefficient chemical dispersion.***Repair or replace the flow meter and ensure staff are recording the flow daily
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Water sample taken Jan 14, 2025 - total coliforms present.-Treat and resample
- 06. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Critical)?
- The flow meter for the pool basin was stuck at the highest reading. Flow meters track the flow rate of the pool to measure correct circulation and identify issues like clogged pumps or inefficient chemical dispersion.***Repair or replace the flow meter and ensure staff are recording the flow daily
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 06. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Critical)?
- The flow meter for the pool basin was stuck at the highest reading. Flow meters track the flow rate of the pool to measure correct circulation and identify issues like clogged pumps or inefficient chemical dispersion.***Repair or replace the flow meter and ensure staff are recording the flow daily
- 06. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 06. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Critical)?
- The flow meter for the pool basin was stuck at the highest reading. Flow meters track the flow rate of the pool to measure correct circulation and identify issues like clogged pumps or inefficient chemical dispersion.***Repair or replace the flow meter and ensure staff are recording the flow daily
- 06. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 06. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Critical)?
- The flow meter for the pool basin was stuck at the highest reading. Flow meters track the flow rate of the pool to measure correct circulation and identify issues like clogged pumps or inefficient chemical dispersion.***Repair or replace the flow meter and ensure staff are recording the flow daily
- 06. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- HPC 130 CFU/mL-Resample
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
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