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Sparrowhawk Lodge - Whirlpool

200 2 Avenue Dead Man's Flats AB T1W 2W4 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

Sparrowhawk Lodge - Whirlpool has been inspected 12 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since September 11, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 14, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 7 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 2026. For example: Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 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 once on October 9, 2026. For example: Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 14, 2026. For example: Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 13, 2024. 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?

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.

12 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • There were several days in the pool logs where the combined chlorine level was not being tested and/or recorded. Combined chlorine level is to be tested and recorded daily.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The free chlorine level was measured as 1.51ppm, was at 2.42ppm by end of inspection.
    • 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
      • The clock near the whirlpool was missing. Re-install a clock in the whirlpool area.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • The flow meter for the second filter was broken. Replaced during inspection.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • There were several days in the pool logs where the combined chlorine level was not being tested and/or recorded. Combined chlorine level is to be tested and recorded daily.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • No water sample was submitted the week of May 25/26. A water sample is required to be submitted each week.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample taken on June 5/26 was not tested as it was received at the lab after it had closed for the weekend. New water sample is to be submitted as soon as possible this week.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • June 20/25 water sample had Pseudomonas isolated. Whirlpool to be closed until a Pseudomonas disinfection is done. Resample is to be submitted.
  7. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • March 24/25 water sample was not tested as it arrived at the lab frozen. Resample to be submitted his week.
  8. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample taken on February 20, 2025 had Pseudomonas isolated. Close whirlpool until water treated (to remove contamination). Resample.
  9. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • December 27, 2024 water sample was not tested. Resample to be submitted.
  10. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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?
      • No sanitation plan or safety and supervision plan received.Water quality response plan reviewed, some items need to be added (the steps to be taken when any of the following occur: standards for microbiology, ORP, free chlorine, cyanuric acid, pH and clarity in the public swimming pool are not being met).Batherload to be indicated as per hour e.g. 27 per hour. With current flow rate batherload of 27 per hour acceptable but when meeting only the minimum flow rate batherload will only be allowed as 26/hour so recommend 26/hour be put on the signage instead. If bathers won't be able to determine how many bathers per hour, could change to a batherload based on surface area (which would be 14).
  12. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • The whirlpool water temperature was at 44C. Corrected during inspection, brought down to 38C.
    • 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?
      • No anti-entrapment plan, sanitation plan or safety and sanitation plan received.Water quality response plan reviewed, some items need to be added (the steps to be taken when any of the following occur: standards for microbiology, ORP, free chlorine, cyanuric acid, pH and clarity in the public swimming pool are not being met).Batherload to be indicated as per hour e.g. 27 per hour. With current flow rate batherload of 27 per hour acceptable but when meeting only the minimum flow rate batherload will only be allowed as 26/hour so recommend 26/hour be put on the signage instead. If bathers won't be able to determine how many bathers per hour, could change to a batherload based on surface area (which would be 14).

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