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Motel 6 - Swimming Pool

133 Gateway Drive NE Airdrie AB T4B 0J6 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Motel 6 - Swimming Pool has been inspected 16 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 19, 2023. The most recent inspection, on April 2, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Chemicals and toxic substances and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 9 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on March 26, 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 3, 2025. For example: Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-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 April 2, 2026. For example: Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, water-test logs, posted bather rules and emergency procedures. Daily test logs are how operators show the water was checked and treated between inspections.

    Recorded 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 3, 2025. For example: Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require trained pool operators and certified lifeguards. These findings mean required training, certification or staffing records were missing at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 3, 2025. For example: 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?

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.

16 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • The pool lining on and around the entrance steps at the 0.9m/3ft marking is damaged. Repair surfacing of the pool basin to render surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
  2. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The most recent bacteriological water sample from this pool indicates a Heterotrophic Plate Count of 870 CFU/mL.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • The pool lining on and around the entrance steps at the 0.9m/3ft marking is damaged. Repair surfacing of the pool basin to render surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • The pool lining on and around the entrance steps at the 0.9m/3ft marking is damaged. Repair surfacing of the pool basin to render surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The combined chlorine value for the pool was measured at 1.22ppm.**It is recommended to maintain combined chlorine levels below 1ppm.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • 1. The lining on the pillar at the bottom of the swimming pool basin by the entrance step at the 0.9m/3ft markings had broken off exposing concrete.**Refinish surfacing of the pool basin.2. There was dirt build up on the basin floor of the pool**Please clean.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • REPEAT VIOLATION1. The values of Alkalinity test documented in the daily test log in the facility is not matching actual test completed. Facility log showed:-Alkalinity level recorded at 100PPM, actual test completed by PHI showed Alkalinity level of 62PPM**Please ensure that manual testing of the pool water is carried out and properly documented.2. Daily drain cover and water clarity checks are not being completed.**Ensure that visual checks of water clarity and drain covers are completed and documented daily.
    • 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?
      • REPEAT VIOLATIONThere was no written policy for general sanitation of the pool and pool area.**Please develop a sanitation policy that illustrates cleaning schedule, responsible staff and chemicals used for the cleaning of the pool area.
  5. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Total coliforms was present in the pool water sample submitted on January 14, 2025. Please treat pool water and resample.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The Total Alkalinity of the pool was measured at 17ppm.**Please ensure that the TA value of the pool is maintained between 60 - 180ppm.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • 1. The values on the daily test log in the facility is indicating that actual testing is not being done. Facility log showed:-Alkalinity level measured 80PPM, actual test completed by PHI showed Alkalinity level of 17PPM**Please ensure that manual testing of the pool water is carried out daily and properly documented.2. Daily drain cover and water clarity checks are not being completed.**Ensure that visual checks of water clarity and drain covers are completed and documented daily.
    • 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?
      • There was no written policy for general sanitation of the pool and pool area.**Please develop a sanitation policy that illustrates cleaning schedule, responsible staff and chemicals used for the cleaning of the pool area.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The Total Alkalinity of the pool was measured at 17ppm.**Please ensure that the TA value of the pool is maintained between 60 - 180ppm.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • 1. The values on the daily test log in the facility is indicating that actual testing is not being done. Facility log showed:-Alkalinity level measured 80PPM, actual test completed by PHI showed Alkalinity level of 17PPM**Please ensure that manual testing of the pool water is carried out daily and properly documented.2. Daily drain cover and water clarity checks are not being completed.**Ensure that visual checks of water clarity and drain covers are completed and documented daily.
    • 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?
      • There was no written policy for general sanitation of the pool and pool area.**Please develop a sanitation policy that illustrates cleaning schedule, responsible staff and chemicals used for the cleaning of the pool area.
  7. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • HPC level of the pool water sample submitted on November 5, 2024 was measured at 240 CFU/ml Please treat pool water and resample.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The Combined chlorine for the pool was measured at 1.61ppm**Please maintain CC value as low as possible**It is recommended to maintain combined chlorine value below 1.0ppm.2. The Total Alkalinity of the pool was measured at 51ppm.**Please ensure that the TA value of the pool is maintained between 60 - 180ppm.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • 1. The water testing log in the facility indicated that no water chemistry test was done on July 1st and July 2nd.**Please ensure that water chemistry test of the pool water is carried out daily to ensure good water quality.2. The values on the daily test log in the facility is indicating that values are being read from the automated controller and actual testing is not being done. **Please ensure that manual testing of the pool water is carried out daily and properly documented.
    • 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?
      • There was no written policy for general sanitation of the pool and pool area.**Please develop a sanitation policy that illustrates cleaning schedule, responsible staff and chemicals used for the cleaning of the pool area.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The Combined chlorine for the pool was measured at 1.61ppm**Please maintain CC value as low as possible**It is recommended to maintain combined chlorine value below 1.0ppm.2. The Total Alkalinity of the pool was measured at 51ppm.**Please ensure that the TA value of the pool is maintained between 60 - 180ppm.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • 1. The water testing log in the facility indicated that no water chemistry test was done on July 1st and July 2nd.**Please ensure that water chemistry test of the pool water is carried out daily to ensure good water quality.2. The values on the daily test log in the facility is indicating that values are being read from the automated controller and actual testing is not being done. **Please ensure that manual testing of the pool water is carried out daily and properly documented.
    • 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?
      • There was no written policy for general sanitation of the pool and pool area.**Please develop a sanitation policy that illustrates cleaning schedule, responsible staff and chemicals used for the cleaning of the pool area.
  9. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Sample collected on May 14, 2024 came back with a Heterotrophic Plate Count of 57000 CFU/mL. **Please treat pool and resubmit sample.
  10. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Sample collected on May 7, 2024 came back with a Heterotrophic Plate Count of 2360 CFU/mL. **Please treat pool and resubmit sample.
  11. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. Sample collected on April 2, 2024 came back with a Heterotrophic Plate Count of 160 CFU/mL.
  12. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample collected on March 19, 2024 indicate high levels of HPC - 420 CFU/ml. **Please treat pool water and resample.
  13. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample result collected on October 17, 2023 showed HPC level - 150 CFU/ml. Please treat water and resample.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The Total Alkalinity of the pool water was measured at 54ppm.**Ensure that the Total Alkalinity is maintained at 60 to 180ppm.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • REPEAT VIOLATION: Chemical testing of the pool water is not being done or recorded. There was no log to indicate this is being done.***The free chlorine, combined chlorine and pH must be tested manually and recorded at least once per day. The automated readings and associated setpoints must be recorded at least once per day.
  16. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample result collected on October 17, 2023 showed HPC level - 150 CFU/ml. Please treat water and resample.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The Total Alkalinity of the pool water was measured at 54ppm.**Ensure that the Total Alkalinity is maintained at 60 to 180ppm.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • REPEAT VIOLATION: Chemical testing of the pool water is not being done or recorded. There was no log to indicate this is being done.***The free chlorine, combined chlorine and pH must be tested manually and recorded at least once per day. The automated readings and associated setpoints must be recorded at least once per day.

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