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The Tamarack Lodge - Whirlpool

1012 Spring Creek Drive Canmore AB T1W 0N1 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

The Tamarack Lodge - Whirlpool has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 9, 2023. The most recent inspection, on June 5, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 8 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality 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 10 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 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 February 29, 2024. For example: Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 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?

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.

8 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow rate exceeded max flow rate of 61GPM, flow meter was reading 71 GPM. Filtration rate was 14.5 GPM/sqft. Requirement:- Please adjust flow rate so it does not exceed the max flow rate for the filter.
    • 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?
      • (This violation is from previous inspection not addressed this time)Water quality response plan needs more detail.
  2. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Dec.22/25; HPC 160cfu/ml.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow rate exceeded max flow rate of 61GPM, flow meter was reading 71 GPM. Filtration rate was 14.5 GPM/sqft. Requirement:- Please adjust flow rate so it does not exceed the max flow rate for the filter.
    • 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?
      • (This violation is from previous inspection not addressed this time)Water quality response plan needs more detail.
  3. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow rate exceeded max flow rate of 61GPM, flow meter was reading 71 GPM. Filtration rate was 14.5 GPM/sqft. Requirement:- Please adjust flow rate so it does not exceed the max flow rate for the filter.
    • 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?
      • (This violation is from previous inspection not addressed this time)Water quality response plan needs more detail.
  4. 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?
      • Water quality response plan needs more detail.
  5. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday June 23rd, 2025, has pseudomonas isolated. Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
    • 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?
      • Water quality response plan needs more detail.
  6. Monitoring 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?
      • Water quality response plan needs more detail.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combine chlorine was >3ppm; treat water to lower combined chlorine level (recommend dilution of dump and fill).
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow rate as measure by flow meter was 70gpm. Was higher than the maximum allowed for the filter. Flow rate to be maintained between 58-61gpm.
    • 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
      • Free chlorine level was measured as 13.1ppm; it is not recommended the free chlorine level exceed 10ppm.
  8. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Nov. 6/23 water sample had Pseudomonas isolated. Treat the water to remove contamination.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Combine chlorine was >3ppm; treat water to lower combined chlorine level (recommend dilution of dump and fill).
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow rate as measure by flow meter was 70gpm. Was higher than the maximum allowed for the filter. Flow rate to be maintained between 58-61gpm.
    • 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
      • Free chlorine level was measured as 13.1ppm; it is not recommended the free chlorine level exceed 10ppm.

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