Island Health
1952 Bay Street Victoria, B.C. V8R 1J8 | Visit Official Website
241 Becher Bay Road Sooke, BC V9Z 1B7
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Inspection Information

Facility Type

2-14 Connections

Inspection Type

Routine

Inspection Date

May 15, 2024

Number of critical violations

0

Number of non-critical violations

4



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


Code
Description

314

Non-Critical Improper maintenance of distribution system

No records were available for monitoring chlorine residual in distribution. O

Corrective Actions: perator to obtain test kit and start monitoring and recording chlorine residual in water. Chlorine residual to be maintained at 0.2 ppm at all times.

319

Non-Critical Inadequate Chemical Analysis Data

Chemical analysis data last submitted in 2019.

Corrective Actions: A full chemical analysis is to be conducted every 3-5 years. Please complete a full chemical raw water analysis by the end of the year.

322

Non-Critical Emergency Response Plan

No Emergency Response Plan (ERP) is available for this system.

Corrective Actions: Please complete a plan and email a copy to the DWO. The ERP should be made available on site and updated as needed. Template shared with operator.

323

Non-Critical Other

1. Annual report for 2023 not available.

Corrective Actions: 1. Please ensure annual reports are made available no later than six months at the end of each year. Template shared with operator. 2. Operator to complete water safe training course and submit the certificate to DWO once successfully completed. Details to be shared with operator.



Comments
Routine inspection conducted alongside operator (well tag: 13169). Well - pump - pressure thank - chlorination - reservoir - distribution. Well head stick up > 12 inches under protective cover. Pump room protected and is clean and organized. No changes observed to what had been approved previously. Biological water sample taken monthly during operational season from May to October each year. Recent biological water testings are satisfactory. Book up generator available. Reservoir cleaning and maintenance scheduled followed. Automated chlorine injection system in treatment room in good working order. Discussed Ground Water Treatment Objectives with operator, which includes conducting a GARP assessment by the DWO, as per the BC Ministry of Health Guidelines. Will follow up with email on the next steps.