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Post Hotel - Main Whirlpool

200 Pipestone Road Lake Louise AB T0L 1E0 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Post Hotel - Main Whirlpool has been inspected 13 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 28, 2023. The most recent inspection, on October 16, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 13 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 12 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Food temperature control and Chemicals and toxic substances.

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 32 times across 13 separate inspections, most recently on October 16, 2026. For example: Is the bacteriological 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 9 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on October 16, 2026. For example: Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2025. For example: Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?

  • 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on August 8, 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?

  • 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 once on December 28, 2023. For example: Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?

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.

13 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Oct.13/26; HPC was high at 11880cfu/ml. Check systems and shock chlorinate.
    • 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.
  2. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Sep 29/26; Sample rejected received on stat holiday. Resample next week.
    • 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.
  3. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.

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