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Fairmont Palliser - Whirlpool

133 9 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2P 2M3 · Aquatic Facility

20 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample (26ES-104E00662) collected on April 4th, 2026, was rejected by the lab as the sample was received more than 24 hours after collection. An error made on the sample requisition form (April 4th vs April 14th) may account for the sample rejection, please resample the whirlpool.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample collected on December 31st, 2025, came back unsatisfactory as the HPC was elevated (120CFU/mL). The maximum acceptable concentration for the HPC is 100CFU/mL. Please resample the whirlpool as soon as possible.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample (25ES-239E00405) collected on August 26th, 2025, was rejected by the lab as it was received more than 24 hours after collection. Please resample the whirlpool.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 06. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Critical)?
      • The recirculation flow meter for the whirlpool basin was broken. A new flow meter has been ordered. 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.
  10. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 06. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Critical)?
      • The recirculation flow meter for the whirlpool basin was broken. A new flow meter has been ordered. 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.
  11. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Operator's kit and automated system pH numbers are not consistent.-Ensure manual and automated tests give consistent results
  12. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • pH measured at 7.66.-Maintain pH below 7.6
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Operator's kit and automated system pH numbers are not consistent.-Ensure manual and automated tests give consistent results
  13. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Free chlorine measured at 0.93, and ORP was at 677.-Maintain free chlorine in hot tub >2 mg/L
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Operator's kit and automated system pH numbers are not consistent.-Ensure manual and automated tests give consistent results
  14. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • pH measured at 8.03.-Maintain pH below 7.6. Ensure staff close the basin to clients until pH is addressed
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Operator's kit and automated system pH numbers are not consistent.-Ensure manual and automated tests give consistent results
  15. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • 1) Chlorine measured at 1.32 ppm.-Maintain chlorine in hot tub over 2 ppm2) pH measured at 7.66-Maintain pH in a pool basin below 7.6
  17. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Pseudomonas isolated. Third sample this month with Pseudomonas.-Close, investigate the source, and treat the pool
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Of the three skimmers, only one appears to have a floating weir, but it is not functioning properly. Ensure all skimmer baskets are equipped with proper weirs to aid with the disinfection system.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Main drain checks are not conducted daily. Ensure staff are conducted main drain checks daily and are accurately recording the results.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Written policies and plans are incomplete. An anti-entrapment plan has been started, but some additional information is required. Refer to sections 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of the pool standards for what information is required in the written policies and plans.
  18. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample taken Sept 21, 2023 had Pseudomonas isolated.-Treat and re-sample
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample taken Sept 26, 2023 had HPC at 160 CFU/mL-Re-sample
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Of the three skimmers, only one appears to have a floating weir, but it is not functioning properly. Ensure all skimmer baskets are equipped with proper weirs to aid with the disinfection system.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Main drain checks are not conducted daily. Ensure staff are conducted main drain checks daily and are accurately recording the results.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Written policies and plans are incomplete. An anti-entrapment plan has been started, but some additional information is required. Refer to sections 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of the pool standards for what information is required in the written policies and plans.
  19. Demand Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The water sample dates for September 14, 2023, had pseudomonas isolated in the sample.REQUIREMENT: Begin immediate treatment and take an immediate re-sample once treatments are complete.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The water sample dated for September 14, 2023, has HPC detected at 2800 CFU/mL.REQUIREMENT: Treat the water and send in a re-sample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The water sample dated September 18, 2023, was not processed (date and time was not provided).REQUIREMENT: Ensure water samples are properly taken and paperwork properly filled out.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Of the three skimmers, only one appears to have a floating weir, but it is not functioning properly. Ensure all skimmer baskets are equipped with proper weirs to aid with the disinfection system.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Main drain checks are not conducted daily. Ensure staff are conducted main drain checks daily and are accurately recording the results.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Written policies and plans are incomplete. An anti-entrapment plan has been started, but some additional information is required. Refer to sections 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of the pool standards for what information is required in the written policies and plans.
  20. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Pseudomonas isolated.-Treat and resample
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC >57000 CFU/mL-Resample
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Of the three skimmers, only one appears to have a floating weir, but it is not functioning properly. Ensure all skimmer baskets are equipped with proper weirs to aid with the disinfection system.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Main drain checks are not conducted daily. Ensure staff are conducted main drain checks daily and are accurately recording the results.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Written policies and plans are incomplete. An anti-entrapment plan has been started, but some additional information is required. Refer to sections 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of the pool standards for what information is required in the written policies and plans.