Alberni Fire Base

WATER QUALITY ADVISORY: Due to the previous failure of the disinfection system components, the system is currently under a boil water notice. One set of satisfactory samples has been obtained. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: The source is a 35 ft shallow, drilled well (Well Tag Number: 131042, Well Identification Plate Number: 60570). The well ID plate is attached to the casing, there is adequate stick up, and there is an adequate well cap. The ground slope surrounding the well head could improve. A level 1 Ground water at Risk of Containing Pathogens assessment has been conducted, and the source was determined to be At Risk (GARP). The system has been upgraded to meet the Drinking Water Treatment Objectives (Microbiological) for Ground Water Supplies in British Columbia. CONNECTIONS: 2 POPULATION: 22 WATER SYSTEM: 1. 5 micron cartridge filtration 2. 1 micron absolute cartridge filtration 3. UV: UV Dynamics Model 11.40C with solenoid and UV monitoring system 4. Chlorination: Stenner Pump model 85MHP5/undiluted solution 5. Canwest RK5600-BLK 5600 imp gal polyethylene storage tank 6. Re-chlorination: Stenner Pump 85MHP5/undiluted solution with Chemtrol controller EOCP STATUS: Small Water Systems ACTION ITEMS: ** OPERATOR TRAINING: A trained operator is not available. An operator must be designated, and they must complete a minimum or equivalent training to the BCWWA's small water system course. ACTION: Complete the course and submit the certification to our office. TIMELINE: Within 1 year **ASSESSMENTS: A source and system assessment must be completed to identify threats to the water system. A draft copy will be provided to you for your finalization. ACTION: Complete this assessment and submit it to our office. **EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND CONTIGENCY PLAN: The ERP and drought component of the ERP is in progress. ACTION: Complete the ERP and drought component and send a copy to our office. TIMELINE: Within 3 months **WATER LICIENSE: The water license application is pending. ACTION: Submit a copy of the water license to our office once it has been obtained **OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: There is currently no operation and maintenance manual. ACTION: Ensure all equipment has operating manuals available and ensure all required tasks related to monitoring and maintenance are available to the operator. Maintain records of all maintenance and monitoring activities. TIMELINE: Within 3 months, maintain records immediately ** CHLORINE TESTING: Chlorine testing must be monitored with a field kit. Records of this testing must be maintained. ACTION: Obtain a test kit and maintain these records. TIMELINE: ASAP ** SOURCE PROTECTION PLANNING: Develop a source protection plan for the water source. ACTION: Complete this plan and submit a copy to our office. ** CONSTRUCTION PERMIT WAIVER: Construction has been completed un approval of a construction permit waiver (Wv-443). However, some changes have been made. ACTION: The water tech is to provide a summary of all design changes, and the next actions are to be determined in discussion with the public health engineer. TIMELINE: ASAP, within 3 months COMMENTS: ANNUAL REPORT: An annual report is not yet required. ACTION: Ensure annual reports are completed by June 30 of each year, made available to water users, and provide a copy to our office. BACTERIOLOGICAL TESTING: The current frequency of bacteriological sampling meets Schedule B of the Drinking Water Protection Regulation. ACTION: Maintain the current sampling frequency. FULL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS: A chemical analysis was completed in 2022. ACTION: Ensure chemical analysis are completed at least every 5 years (next due 2027). OTHER: - Spare parts are available. - Raw water sampling will be discussed. - Ensure the ground surrounding the wellhead is graded away from the wellhead.