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Holiday Inn Express - Whirlpool

6433 Orr Drive Red Deer AB T4P 3C8 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Holiday Inn Express - Whirlpool has been inspected 18 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 2, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 28, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

10 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 3 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 11 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 28, 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.

18 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Turnover calculated for whirlpool was 18.3 minutes. Must be minimum 15 minutes to ensure adequate recirculation.Weir in skimmer by window is not functioning properly. Weir in skimmer must be able to move to ensure adequate filtration of the whirlpool.Filtration rate was calculated to be 6.79 GPM/sq ft. This is adequate because it can have a maximum of 12.5 GPM/sq ft.Based off calculations with the flow, pool volume and filter capacity, the minimum flow can be 58.6GPM and the maximum can be 88.25GPM.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Pseudomonas positive.TC positive.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC >57000
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1) Water levels were higher than normal in the floating weirs, which could lead to reducing the effectiveness of water circulation. The onsite manager was informed about this; follow-up will be required to ensure proper levels are noted within the floating weirs.2) No cascading was observed. Proper cascading promotes skimming of surface water, maximize collection of debris and contributes to lower combine chlorine levels. The onsite manager was informed about this; follow-up will be required to ensure that cascading is noted.
    • 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
      • Hand railing moved to swimming pool inspection report. 2) Carbon monoxide detector was observed to be beeping. Batteries and overall performance will need to be checked. Onsite manager was made aware. Follow-up is required to ensure that detector is working.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1) Water levels were higher than normal in the floating weirs, which could lead to reducing the effectiveness of water circulation. The onsite manager was informed about this; follow-up will be required to ensure proper levels are noted within the floating weirs.2) No cascading was observed. Proper cascading promotes skimming of surface water, maximize collection of debris and contributes to lower combine chlorine levels. The onsite manager was informed about this; follow-up will be required to ensure that cascading is noted.
    • 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
      • 1) A section of the waterslide handrail was observed to be broken. Due to increased risk of falling or injury, repairing handrail is essential. Onsite manager was made aware. Follow-up required in order to ensure rail is fixed.2) Carbon monoxide detector was observed to be beeping. Batteries and overall performance will need to be checked. Onsite manager was made aware. Follow-up is required to ensure that detector is working.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • sample collected on Aug 19 2025 for the hot tub came back with a result of T C Present.I spoke with Noel on Aug 21 at 15:56 and he stated that they have already shocked and drained the hot tub. The tub will be refilled after cleaning and another sample submitted next week.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC 130June 11 sample.Resample.
  11. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC = 140 CFU/ml
  15. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample unsatisfactoryPseudomonas isolated.-Operator to shock chlorinate, scrub and resample.
  18. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

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