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Ramada Ponoka 57423 - Whirlpool

1 - 6707 Highway 53 Ponoka AB T4J 1K3 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Ramada Ponoka 57423 - Whirlpool has been inspected 41 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 24, 2023. The most recent inspection, on October 14, 2026, found no infractions.

19 of 41 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 19 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 20 times across 19 separate inspections, most recently on October 14, 2026. For example: Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 26, 2025. 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 once on April 24, 2025. 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.

41 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • - At the time of inspection, the calculated water turnover period was 17.27 minutes. Ensure the turnover period is reduced to 15 minutes or less so that a volume of water equivalent to 100% of the pool water volume is circulated through the treatment system within each 15-minute period.
  3. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • - Prov Lab report indicates the isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa for the sample collected on September 28, 2026.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Current: A second consecutive unsatisfactory bacteriological water sample has been received reporting the isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Previous: An unsatisfactory bacteriological water sample was received for the collection taken on September 1, 2026, indicating the isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  6. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • - An unsatisfactory bacteriological water sample was received for the collection taken on September 1, 2026, indicating the isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • - An unsatisfactory bacteriological result was received for the collection taken August 11, 2026. The report indicates the isolation of pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • (X) The bacteriological sample report for the collection taken on July 21, 2026, indicates the isolation of pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  11. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • - Unsatisfactory bacteriological water sample for the collection taken June 29, 2026. The report indicates that the water sample collected on June 29, 2026, found Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated.
  13. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • - Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been isolated from a most recent sample collected on December 9, 2025. Please ensure the pool is closed immediately, drained, clean and disinfected, a resample is taken.
  16. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Current: FAC residual measured is 0.55 mg/L The pH measured is 7.96. Previous- FAC residual measured at 0.61 mg/L with an ORP of 720 mV.- pH is 7.73. Please ensure the pH is between the range of 6.8-7.6.
  18. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • - FAC residual measured at 0.61 mg/L with an ORP of 720 mV.- pH is 7.73. Please ensure the pH is between the range of 6.8-7.6.
  19. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  20. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • - Bacteriological sample report for the specified aquatic system indicates the isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa for the most recent sample collected on October 14, 2025.
  21. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  22. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • - Unsatisfactory bacteriological water sample received. The report indicates the isolation of pseudomonas aeruginosa from a 100 mL sample collected on September 23, 2025.
  23. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  24. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Current: Psuedomonas aeruginosa has been isolated for the 2 consecutive samples. Previous: Unsatisfactory water sample received. Pseudomonas Aeruginosa isolated in the facility whirlpool.
  25. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Unsatisfactory water sample received. Pseudomonas Aeruginosa isolated in the facility whirlpool.
  26. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  27. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • A broken tile was observed in the whirlpool basin.Make sure to repair the whirlpool basin to prevent further disrepair.
  28. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  29. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • - Multiple flow meters in the mechanical room are not in good working order. These flow meters were not providing a reading. Please ensure all flow meters in the mechanical room are in good working order.
  30. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  31. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Alberta Precision Laboratory report indicates unsatisfactory level of HPC at 150 cfu per mL in a 100 mL sample.Please ensure proper treatment is taken to reduce Heterotrophic Plate Counts to below 100 cfu per mL in a 100 mL sample, to promote a safe whirlpool environment for recreational use.
  32. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  33. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Unsatisfactory water sample results.Sample collected on 09/07/2024HPC = 3060 CFU/mLPlease investigate and troubleshoot the pool system to ensure HPC is below 100 CFU/mL.
  34. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  35. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  36. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Unsatisfactory water sample results.Sample collected on 2024-01-02HPC = >57000 CFU/mLPlease investigate and troubleshoot pool system to ensure HPC is below 100 CFU/mL.
  37. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  38. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Unsatisfactory water sample results.Sample collected on 2023-12-12HPC = 200 CFU/mLPlease investigate and troubleshoot pool system to ensure HPC is below 100 CFU/mL.
  39. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  40. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Sept 28:Flow observed by PHI at 55 gpm. This matched the flow recorded by the operator in the log book.Turnover = 950gal/55gpm = 17.3 minutesPlease adjust the flow to ensure that the whirlpool maintains turnover at 15 minutes or lower.Apr 13:Operator emailed photos of floating weirs in skimmers.Operator emailed photo of whirlpool flow meter and log book showing flow of 55gpm.Turnover = 950gal/55gpm = 17.3 minutesPlease adjust the flow to ensure that the whirlpool maintains turnover at 15 minutes or lower.Mar 27:- Turnover = 950gal/60gpm = 15.8 minutes - Filtration rate = 60gpm/4.9sq.ft = 12.24gpm/sq.ft
  41. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Unsatisfactory water sample received:Sample collected on Nov 21, 2023.Total coliforms - ABSENTHPC - 90 CFU/mLPseudomonas - ISOLATEDOperator will close and treat the whirlpool immediately. Please resample after treatment.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Sept 28:Flow observed by PHI at 55 gpm. This matched the flow recorded by the operator in the log book.Turnover = 950gal/55gpm = 17.3 minutesPlease adjust the flow to ensure that the whirlpool maintains turnover at 15 minutes or lower.Apr 13:Operator emailed photos of floating weirs in skimmers.Operator emailed photo of whirlpool flow meter and log book showing flow of 55gpm.Turnover = 950gal/55gpm = 17.3 minutesPlease adjust the flow to ensure that the whirlpool maintains turnover at 15 minutes or lower.Mar 27:- Turnover = 950gal/60gpm = 15.8 minutes - Filtration rate = 60gpm/4.9sq.ft = 12.24gpm/sq.ft
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