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Sandman Signature Sherwood Park Hotel - Whirlpool

901 Pembina Road Sherwood Park AB T8H 0Y7 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Sandman Signature Sherwood Park Hotel - Whirlpool has been inspected 22 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 10, 2024. The most recent inspection, on June 30, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

7 of 22 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 19 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 18 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on June 30, 2026. For example: Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (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 13 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on April 10, 2026. 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 once on July 25, 2024. For example: Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?

  • 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 30, 2026. 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 January 10, 2024. 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.

22 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
      • Clock was not available for use for those in the whirlpool. Install a working clock that is visible from the whirlpool.\Emergency phone was not in working condition.
    • 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?
      • Operator did not have written policies plans available to review. Operator discussed he'd liek to work on this. PHI will email templates for operator to fill out. The following is required-- Written policies - General Sanitation Plan- Written policies - Safety and Supervision Plan - Written policies - Water Quality Incident Response PlanPosted rules and safety information was observed.It is confirmed that we have the whirlpool anti-entrapment plan from 2023, and operator indicates it is up to date as per their discussion with automated aquatics.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
      • Temperature of Whirpool was at 42C. This is too hot and is a safety hazard. Operator voluntarily closed pool.
    • 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
      • Clock was not available for use for those in the whirlpool. Install a working clock that is visible from the whirlpool.\Emergency phone was not in working condition.
    • 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?
      • Operator did not have written policies plans available to review. Operator discussed he'd liek to work on this. PHI will email templates for operator to fill out. The following is required-- Written policies - General Sanitation Plan- Written policies - Safety and Supervision Plan - Written policies - Water Quality Incident Response PlanPosted rules and safety information was observed.It is confirmed that we have the whirlpool anti-entrapment plan from 2023, and operator indicates it is up to date as per their discussion with automated aquatics.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Pseudomonas Aeruginosa isolated. Clean and resample.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • CC at 1.11 mg/L Combined chlorine should be maintained as low as possible. If greater than 1.0 ppm it is recommended to shock chlorinate the pool.
    • 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
      • Clock was not available for use for those in the whirlpool. Install a working clock that is visible from the whirlpool.\Emergency phone was not in working condition.
    • 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?
      • Operator did not have written policies plans available to review. Operator discussed he'd liek to work on this. PHI will email templates for operator to fill out. The following is required-- Written policies - General Sanitation Plan- Written policies - Safety and Supervision Plan - Written policies - Water Quality Incident Response PlanPosted rules and safety information was observed.It is confirmed that we have the whirlpool anti-entrapment plan from 2023, and operator indicates it is up to date as per their discussion with automated aquatics.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • CC at 1.11 mg/L Combined chlorine should be maintained as low as possible. If greater than 1.0 ppm it is recommended to shock chlorinate the pool.
    • 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
      • Clock was not available for use for those in the whirlpool. Install a working clock that is visible from the whirlpool.\Emergency phone was not in working condition.
    • 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?
      • Operator did not have written policies plans available to review. Operator discussed he'd liek to work on this. PHI will email templates for operator to fill out. The following is required-- Written policies - General Sanitation Plan- Written policies - Safety and Supervision Plan - Written policies - Water Quality Incident Response PlanPosted rules and safety information was observed.It is confirmed that we have the whirlpool anti-entrapment plan from 2023, and operator indicates it is up to date as per their discussion with automated aquatics.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Pseudomonas Aeruginosa isolated.Superchlorinate the hot tub and then resample.Jan 30, 2026 - waiting on water sample
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Heterotrophic Plate Count 310
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • CC at 1.11 mg/L Combined chlorine should be maintained as low as possible. If greater than 1.0 ppm it is recommended to shock chlorinate the pool.
    • 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
      • Clock was not available for use for those in the whirlpool. Install a working clock that is visible from the whirlpool.\Emergency phone was not in working condition.
    • 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?
      • Operator did not have written policies plans available to review. Operator discussed he'd liek to work on this. PHI will email templates for operator to fill out. The following is required-- Anti-entrapment plan- Written policies - General Sanitation Plan- Written policies - Safety and Supervision Plan - Written policies - Water Quality Incident Response PlanPosted rules and safety information was observed.Note - we have the whirlpool anti-entrapment plan from 2023, however if your main drains covers have been changed out this will need to be updated on the plan.
  6. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Pseudomonas Aeruginosa isolated.Superchlorinate the hot tub and then resample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Heterotrophic Plate Count 310
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Pseudomonas Aeruginosa isolated.Superchlorinate the hot tub and then resample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Heterotrophic plate count of 1860.
  10. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • Floating weirs or floating baskets are not available at either of the swimming pools skimmer inlets.
  12. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Sample from March 27, 2024 is positive for pseudomonas aeruginosa and total coliforms. Operator indicates pool was drained, scrubbed, backwashed and re-balanced prior to the sample just being taken. Recommend to follow shock chlorination procedures again and pay attention to scrubbing biofilm. Operator indicates they will shock chlorinate today and re-sample tomorrow. Let operator know if next sample fails, it would lead to hot tub closure.
  13. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The total alkalinity was measured to be 23ppm. Raise the total alkalinity such that it is between the required concentration of 60 and 180ppm.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The combined chlorine was measured to be 5.44 and 4.09ppm. Reduce the combined chlorine to be below 1.0ppm to maximize bather comfort.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Several debris items were observed in the skimmer baskets. Clean the skimmer baskets.
  15. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine was measured to be 2.20ppm. Decrease the combined chlorine and maintain it under 1.0ppm to maximize bather comfort.
  17. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • January 9, 2024 water sample.Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine was measured to be 1.45ppm on January 10 and 1.37ppm on January 11. Decrease the combined chlorine and maintain it to be under 1.0ppm to maximize bather comfort.
    • 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
      • Chlorine concentration in the pool was measured to be approximately 25ppm using chlorine test strips. Reduce the chlorine concentration such that it is between 2.0ppm and 4.0ppm.
  20. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • January 9, 2024 water sample.Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine was measured to be 1.45ppm on January 10 and 1.37ppm on January 11. Decrease the combined chlorine and maintain it to be under 1.0ppm to maximize bather comfort.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Alkalinity was measured to be 33ppm on January 10 and 32ppm on January 11. Increase the alkalinity and maintain it between 60 and 180ppm
  21. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine was measured to be 1.45ppm on January 10 and 1.37ppm on January 11. Decrease the combined chlorine and maintain it to be under 1.0ppm to maximize bather comfort.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Alkalinity was measured to be 33ppm on January 10 and 32ppm on January 11. Increase the alkalinity and maintain it between 60 and 180ppm
  22. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine was measured to be 1.45ppm. Decrease the combined chlorine and maintain it to be under 1.0ppm to maximize bather comfort.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Alkalinity was measured to be 33ppm. Increase the alkalinity and maintain it between 60 and 180ppm.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Water testing of the chemical parameters are not being completed daily. Testing is to be completed daily to ensure water quality.
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