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Carnsville

785 Shawn Road Coombs, BC V0R 1M0

This facility was given a Low hazard rating. More info

Inspection Information

Facility Type

2-14 Connections

Inspection Type

Routine

Inspection Date

July 15, 2025

Number of critical violations

Number of non-critical violations

Violations:

A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

Code

Description

314

Non-Critical Improper maintenance of distribution system

Free chlorine residual in the system has not been measured and recorded. No log available at the time of the inspection. Minimum required testing are one test from water leaving the retention tank and one test at the furthest point from the retention tank.

Corrective Actions: Obtain approved means of testing the chlorine residual in potable water for domestic use. Date to be corrected by: July 30th, 2025

316

Non-Critical Source unprotected and subject to contamination

Inactive well with plate # 13725 in front yard noted with broken cap. Cap is cracked and open to the environment. Ants noted going in and out of the opening. Operator is unsure if this well is decommissioned or not. No well record available.

Corrective Actions: 1- Operator to repair the cap and secure it in place. To be corrected immediately. 2- Operator is to provide DWO with information regarding decommissioning of the well. To be provided by July 30th, 2025.

317

Non-Critical Inadequate or improper construction of water works

Chlorine injector has been added to the system. This water work requires construction waiver however, we can not retroactively issue approvals but the Island Health public health engineer will review the work for record purposes only. Please keep in mind, all future works must obtain a permit or waiver before commencing.

Corrective Actions: Operator to complete required application and to provide the application to DWO for review by VIHA public health engineer. To be corrected by July 30th, 2025.

319

Non-Critical Inadequate Chemical Analysis Data

Last full chemical analysis of raw water has been conducted in 2018. A full water chemical analysis is due and to be conducted.

Corrective Actions: Operator to conduct a full chemical analysis for raw water by an accredited lab and send result to DWO by August 30th 2025.

Comments

Active water source: A deep well with plate # 43655 is located at proximity of the old well. This well is registered with MOE and has a tag # 113359. The well cap noted proper and secured. No pooling water or depression around well head. Ground around the well head is slightly sloped towards the street. No overgrown or tall grasses around the well head. Pump House: Water drawn from the well gets injected with chlorine dosed by an automatic system. Water then stored in 1100 gal reservoir as retention tank further distributed to the residence. Pump house noted secure and the door equipped with a lock. Bacteriological samples have been regularly submitted. Level 1 GARP assessment has been conducted for the active well Plate ID # 43655. The well found to be AT LOW RISK of pathogens.

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