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SKA Thermal Spa - Whirlpool

117 - 638 11 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2R 0E2 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

SKA Thermal Spa - Whirlpool has been inspected 19 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since May 15, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 16, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 19 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 9 inspections with 15 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Chemicals and toxic substances and Pool and spa water quality.

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.

  • 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 19 times across 19 separate inspections, most recently on October 16, 2026. For example: Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?

  • 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 13 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 2026. For example: Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?

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.

19 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine was measured at 2.5 ppm. Chlorine smell was present. - Keep combined chlorine levels as low as possible to provide maximum comfort to batters. Encourage bather to shower before using the cold pool, continue to do the daily dilutions, and possibly look into a secondary disinfection method to lower the combined chlorine.Recommend changing the cartridges in the filter to see if the water quality improves.
  2. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample (26ES-280E00399) collected on October 10, 2026, came back unsatisfactory as pseudomonas aeruginosa was isolated in the sample.Please treat the water as per the pseudomonas information sheet, rebalance the water chemistry and resample.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine was measured at 2.5 ppm. Chlorine smell was present. - Keep combined chlorine levels as low as possible to provide maximum comfort to batters. Encourage bather to shower before using the cold pool, continue to do the daily dilutions, and possibly look into a secondary disinfection method to lower the combined chlorine.Recommend changing the cartridges in the filter to see if the water quality improves.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine was measured at 2.5 ppm. Chlorine smell was present. - Keep combined chlorine levels as low as possible to provide maximum comfort to batters. Encourage bather to shower before using the cold pool, continue to do the daily dilutions, and possibly look into a secondary disinfection method to lower the combined chlorine.Recommend changing the cartridges in the filter to see if the water quality improves.
  4. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample (26ES-230E00812) collected on August 18th, 2026, came back unsatisfactory as pseudomonas aeruginosa was present in the sample. Please treat the whirlpool, rebalance the water chemistry, and resample.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine was measured at 2.5 ppm. Chlorine smell was present. - Keep combined chlorine levels as low as possible to provide maximum comfort to batters. Encourage bather to shower before using the cold pool, continue to do the daily dilutions, and possibly look into a secondary disinfection method to lower the combined chlorine.Recommend changing the cartridges in the filter to see if the water quality improves.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine was measured at 2.5 ppm. Chlorine smell was present. - Keep combined chlorine levels as low as possible to provide maximum comfort to batters. Encourage bather to shower before using the cold pool, continue to do the daily dilutions, and possibly look into a secondary disinfection method to lower the combined chlorine.Recommend changing the cartridges in the filter to see if the water quality improves.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine was measured at 2.77 ppm. Chlorine smell was present. - Keep combined chlorine levels as low as possible to provide maximum comfort to batters. Encourage bather to shower before using the cold pool, continue to do the daily dilutions, and possibly look into a secondary disinfection method to lower the combined chlorine.
  7. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample (26ES-183E00143) collected on July 2nd, 2026, came back unsatisfactory as Pseudomonas aeruginosa was isolated in the sample. Please treat the whirlpool, rebalance, and resample immediately.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample (26ES-183E00143) collected on July 2nd, 2026, came back unsatisfactory as the HPC was elevated (110CFU/mL).Please treat the whirlpool, rebalance, and resample immediately.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine was measured at 2.77 ppm. Chlorine smell was present. - Keep combined chlorine levels as low as possible to provide maximum comfort to batters. Encourage bather to shower before using the cold pool, continue to do the daily dilutions, and possibly look into a secondary disinfection method to lower the combined chlorine.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combined chlorine was measured at 2.77 ppm. Chlorine smell was present. - Keep combined chlorine levels as low as possible to provide maximum comfort to batters. Encourage bather to shower before using the cold pool, continue to do the daily dilutions, and possibly look into a secondary disinfection method to lower the combined chlorine.
  9. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water resample (25ES-083E00605) collected on March 24, 2026, came back unsatisfactory as Pseudomonas aeruginosa was present and HPC was elevated (140 CFU/mL).Please treat the water, chemically balance, and then resample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water resample (25ES-083E00605) collected on March 24, 2026, came back unsatisfactory as Pseudomonas aeruginosa was present and HPC was elevated (140 CFU/mL).Please treat the water, chemically balance, and then resample.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Total Alkalinity at 21 mg/L.Ensure the total alkalinity is kept between 60-180 mg/L.
  10. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Total Alkalinity at 21 mg/L.Ensure the total alkalinity is kept between 60-180 mg/L.
  11. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample (25ES-245E00045) collected on September 2nd, 2025, came back unsatisfactory as Pseudomonas aeruginosa was present in the sample.Please close the whirlpool, treat the water, rebalance the chemistry and resample.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Total Alkalinity at 21 mg/L.Ensure the total alkalinity is kept between 60-180 mg/L.
  12. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Total Alkalinity at 21 mg/L.Ensure the total alkalinity is kept between 60-180 mg/L.
  13. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample (25ES-218E00181) collected on August 5th, 2025, came back unsatisfactory as Pseudomonas aeruginosa was present in the sample. Please treat the whirlpool and submit a new sample as soon as possible.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Total Alkalinity at 21 mg/L.Ensure the total alkalinity is kept between 60-180 mg/L.
  14. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Total Alkalinity at 21 mg/L.Ensure the total alkalinity is kept between 60-180 mg/L.
  15. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Alkalinity at 54 mg/L.-Ensure alkalinity is between 60-180 mg/L
  16. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample dated May 21, 2024 - Pseudomonas isolated.-Treat and resample
    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample dated May 24, 2024 - Pseudomonas isolated (second consecutive)-Close the hot tub to patrons-Perform another treatment, then drain, fill, and balance the water. Send in another water sample, and mark as 'resample'
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Alkalinity at 54 mg/L.-Ensure alkalinity is between 60-180 mg/L
  17. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample dated May 21, 2024 - Pseudomonas isolated.-Treat and resample
    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample dated May 24, 2024 - Pseudomonas isolated (second consecutive)-Close the hot tub to patrons-Perform another treatment, then drain, fill, and balance the water. Send in another water sample, and mark as 'resample'
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Alkalinity at 54 mg/L.-Ensure alkalinity is between 60-180 mg/L
  18. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample dated May 21, 2024 - Pseudomonas isolated.-Treat and resample
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Alkalinity at 54 mg/L.-Ensure alkalinity is between 60-180 mg/L
  19. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Alkalinity at 54 mg/L.-Ensure alkalinity is between 60-180 mg/L

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