Post Hotel - Main Whirlpool
200 Pipestone Road Lake Louise AB T0L 1E0 · Aquatic Facility
10 inspections
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Aug 6/25; Sample positive for Pseudomonas and high HPC. Treat immediately and resample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- June 30/26; Sample not tested (arrived at lab on stat holiday).
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- Drain covers due to be changed; planned during shutdown in October.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- A few tiles are popped/missing in basin. Repair basin.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Aug 6/25; Sample positive for Pseudomonas and high HPC. Treat immediately and resample.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Chlorine measured at 1.7ppm; just below 2ppm minimum required for a hot tub. Fill had been left on previous night; chlorine is still rising, records show adequate levels. Ensure whirlpool remains closed until water balance is achieved if chlorine is too low or pH too high.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- Drain covers due to be changed; planned during shutdown in October.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- A few tiles are popped/missing in basin. Repair basin.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
6 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Dec.3/24 sample was positive for Pseudomonas and HPC of 170cfu/ml. Superchlorinate, check systems and resample.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Aug 6/25; Sample positive for Pseudomonas and high HPC. Treat immediately and resample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Jan.28/25 sample had HPC of 10,000+ (estimated). Issue with controller. Treat pool, ensure controller is working properly (close pool if chemical balance is not being maintained).
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Automated system is not responding adequately to water conditions of the whirlpool. Additional chemical is being added manually. PLEASE CONFIRM SYSTEM HAS BEEN ADJUSTED AND IS PROVIDING ADEQUATE DISINFECTION. In the meantime, check whirlpool at least every 2 hours to confirm there is adequate chlorine.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- A few tiles are popped/missing in basin. Repair basin.
- 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?
- Ensure written policies and anti-entrapment plans are maintained and used for staff reference, training, and available for review. Anti-entrapment plans from 2019 on our files provided to facility at time of inspection; note suction outlet covers are due to be changed in 2025.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
5 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Dec.3/24 sample was positive for Pseudomonas and HPC of 170cfu/ml. Superchlorinate, check systems and resample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Jan.28/25 sample had HPC of 10,000+ (estimated). Issue with controller. Treat pool, ensure controller is working properly (close pool if chemical balance is not being maintained).
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Automated system is not responding adequately to water conditions of the whirlpool. Additional chemical is being added manually. PLEASE CONFIRM SYSTEM HAS BEEN ADJUSTED AND IS PROVIDING ADEQUATE DISINFECTION. In the meantime, check whirlpool at least every 2 hours to confirm there is adequate chlorine.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- A few tiles are popped/missing in basin. Repair basin.
- 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?
- Ensure written policies and anti-entrapment plans are maintained and used for staff reference, training, and available for review. Anti-entrapment plans from 2019 on our files provided to facility at time of inspection; note suction outlet covers are due to be changed in 2025.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Dec.3/24 sample was positive for Pseudomonas and HPC of 170cfu/ml. Superchlorinate, check systems and resample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Automated system is not responding adequately to water conditions of the whirlpool. Additional chemical is being added manually. PLEASE CONFIRM SYSTEM HAS BEEN ADJUSTED AND IS PROVIDING ADEQUATE DISINFECTION. In the meantime, check whirlpool at least every 2 hours to confirm there is adequate chlorine.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- A few tiles are popped/missing in basin. Repair basin.
- 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?
- Ensure written policies and anti-entrapment plans are maintained and used for staff reference, training, and available for review. Anti-entrapment plans from 2019 on our files provided to facility at time of inspection; note suction outlet covers are due to be changed in 2025.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Chlorine initially too low (1.5ppm). Ensure chlorine consistently stays at or above 2ppm.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Automated system is not responding adequately to water conditions of the whirlpool. Additional chemical is being added manually. PLEASE CONFIRM SYSTEM HAS BEEN ADJUSTED AND IS PROVIDING ADEQUATE DISINFECTION. In the meantime, check whirlpool at least every 2 hours to confirm there is adequate chlorine.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- A few tiles are popped/missing in basin. Repair basin.
- 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?
- Ensure written policies and anti-entrapment plans are maintained and used for staff reference, training, and available for review. Anti-entrapment plans from 2019 on our files provided to facility at time of inspection; note suction outlet covers are due to be changed in 2025.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
5 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Aug 27/24; Sample positive for Pseudomonas and HPC of 1760cfu/ml.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- June 11/24; Pseudomonas positive; HPC 57,000+
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- 1. Automated system is not responding adequately to water conditions of the whirlpool. Additional chemical is being added manually.2. Stabilized chlorine on-site and being used to add chlorine to whirlpool. Stabilized chlorine is not allowed in indoor applications.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Two different volumes for this whirlpool are noted on the file; 5600L and 6529L. If 6529L is correct, flow rate should be 86gpm (slightly low at current level of 79gpm). Confirm whirlpool volume and ensure flow rate is meeting minimum of every 20 minutes. Filter is able to handle up to a maximum of 106gpm.
- 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?
- Ensure written policies and anti-entrapment plans are maintained and used for staff reference, training, and available for review. Anti-entrapment plans from 2019 on our files provided to facility at time of inspection; note suction outlet covers are due to be changed in 2025.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- June 11/24; Pseudomonas positive; HPC 57,000+
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- 1. Automated system is not responding adequately to water conditions of the whirlpool. Additional chemical is being added manually.2. Stabilized chlorine on-site and being used to add chlorine to whirlpool. Stabilized chlorine is not allowed in indoor applications.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Two different volumes for this whirlpool are noted on the file; 5600L and 6529L. If 6529L is correct, flow rate should be 86gpm (slightly low at current level of 79gpm). Confirm whirlpool volume and ensure flow rate is meeting minimum of every 20 minutes. Filter is able to handle up to a maximum of 106gpm.
- 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?
- Ensure written policies and anti-entrapment plans are maintained and used for staff reference, training, and available for review. Anti-entrapment plans from 2019 on our files provided to facility at time of inspection; note suction outlet covers are due to be changed in 2025.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Chlorine level was slightly below (1.94ppm) the required level of 2ppm. Whirlpool was full at the time of inspection. Ensure automated system is capable of responding to demand for chlorine / keep chlorine at a level that it never dips below 2ppm.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- 1. Automated system is not responding adequately to water conditions of the whirlpool. Additional chemical is being added manually.2. Stabilized chlorine on-site and being used to add chlorine to whirlpool. Stabilized chlorine is not allowed in indoor applications.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Two different volumes for this whirlpool are noted on the file; 5600L and 6529L. If 6529L is correct, flow rate should be 86gpm (slightly low at current level of 79gpm). Confirm whirlpool volume and ensure flow rate is meeting minimum of every 20 minutes. Filter is able to handle up to a maximum of 106gpm.
- 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?
- Ensure written policies and anti-entrapment plans are maintained and used for staff reference, training, and available for review. Anti-entrapment plans from 2019 on our files provided to facility at time of inspection; note suction outlet covers are due to be changed in 2025.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Jun 5/23 Sample not tested 24 hrs +
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Dec.27/23; Sample not tested; over 24 hours. Resubmit next week (Jan.2/24).
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Flow meter not working; flow not observed. Water quality satisfactory.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- 1. Alkalinity not being monitored frequently enough to adjust when needed. 2. One entry on records for men's spa notes a chlorine level of 1.41ppm (minimum at all times in Pool Standard is 2ppm). If chemical balance is out of range at time of testing, make note of corrective actions and re-test once correction completed.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?