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Highwood Outdoor Pool - Swimming Pool

25 Holmwood Avenue NW Calgary AB T2K 2G5 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Highwood Outdoor Pool - Swimming Pool has been inspected 18 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since June 6, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 1, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 7 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Chemicals and toxic substances and Food temperature control.

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 13 separate inspections, most recently on September 1, 2026. For example: Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Pool chemicals such as chlorine and acid must be labelled, stored apart from each other and handled safely. Mixing them by mistake can release toxic gas, so storage and handling problems are treated seriously.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 30, 2024. For example: Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 7, 2026. For example: Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?

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.

18 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample not tested: no ID number on bottle.-Send in another sample
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • **Not completed/repeating issue**Observed peeling vinyl cover on a water feature in the wading area of the pool.-Repair or replace so that the cover is not a tripping hazard
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Gutter system was observed to be completely submerged under water hindering its ability to efficiently skim water. 2. NE Skimmers on the shallow end of the pool had a significant amount of dirt accumulation. 3. Zero entry drains were observed to be completely submerged under pool water. Requirement: Pool water levels must be reduced to ensure that filtration systems are working efficiently.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Observed peeling vinyl cover on a water feature in the wading area of the pool.-Repair or replace so that the cover is not a tripping hazard-Operator reported this will be completed before opening
  5. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample taken Jun 23, 2026 - total coliforms present.-Treat and resample
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Gutter system was observed to be completely submerged under water hindering its ability to efficiently skim water. 2. NE Skimmers on the shallow end of the pool had a significant amount of dirt accumulation. 3. Zero entry drains were observed to be completely submerged under pool water. Requirement: Pool water levels must be reduced to ensure that filtration systems are working efficiently.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Observed peeling vinyl cover on a water feature in the wading area of the pool.-Repair or replace so that the cover is not a tripping hazard-Operator reported this will be completed before opening
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Gutter system was observed to be completely submerged under water hindering its ability to efficiently skim water. 2. NE Skimmers on the shallow end of the pool had a significant amount of dirt accumulation. 3. Zero entry drains were observed to be completely submerged under pool water. Requirement: Pool water levels must be reduced to ensure that filtration systems are working efficiently.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Observed peeling vinyl cover on a water feature in the wading area of the pool.-Repair or replace so that the cover is not a tripping hazard-Operator reported this will be completed before opening
  7. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Sample not tested as information was missing from the requisition.-Resample
  8. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample collected on 16/07/2025 was rejected because there was no identification number on the bottle.
  10. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC of 120 CFU/ml- Resample and submit another water sample to lab for testing.
  11. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC of 120 CFU/ml- Resample and submit another water sample to lab for testing.
  12. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC of 350CFU/mL Treat and submit a resample
    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Cyanuric acid measured 60ppm. Cyanuric acid should be lower than 50ppm.
  14. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • No ID number on the bottle. Submit a resample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC of 150CFU/mLTreat and submit a resample
    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Cyanuric acid measured 60ppm. Cyanuric acid should be lower than 50ppm.
  15. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC of 150CFU/mLTreat and submit a resample
    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Cyanuric acid measured 60ppm. Cyanuric acid should be lower than 50ppm.
  16. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • June 5 2024 sample tested 240 CFU/ml HPC. Treat and resample. Sample can wait until pool is ready to open as pool is closed due to water restrictions .
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • July 10 - HPC of 110CFU/mLTreat and submit a resample
    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Cyanuric acid measured 60ppm. Cyanuric acid should be lower than 50ppm.
  17. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • June 5 2024 sample tested 240 CFU/ml HPC. Treat and resample. Sample can wait until pool is ready to open as pool is closed due to water restrictions .
    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Cyanuric acid measured 60ppm. Cyanuric acid should be lower than 50ppm.
  18. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Cyanuric acid measured 60ppm. Cyanuric acid should be lower than 50ppm.

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