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1952 Bay Street Victoria, B.C. V8R 1J8 | Visit Official Website (opens in a new tab)
885 Port H'Kusam Trail Sayward, BC V0P 1R0
This facility was given a Moderate hazard rating. More info


Inspection Information

Facility Type

2-14 Connections

Inspection Type

Routine

Inspection Date

August 13, 2025

Number of critical violations

0

Number of non-critical violations

3



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


Code
Description

318

Non-Critical Inadequate Microbiological Analysis data

Microbiological sampling has not met the required frequency of weekly sampling.

Corrective Actions: Drinking Water Office (DWO) and operator discussed and agreed with changing the sampling frequency to bi-weekly sampling as weekly sampling. Operator to ensure samples are submitted at required frequency for the to active sample sites.

319

Non-Critical Inadequate Chemical Analysis Data

The last full (general) chemical/physical analysis of the untreated (raw) source water of the shallow dug well was done in 2015. Full chemical/physical analysis of source water is due at least every 5 years.

Corrective Actions: Full Chemical/physical to be conducted of the untreated source water by December 31, 2025 through an accredited lab and results are to be forwarded to DWO for review.

322

Non-Critical Emergency Response Plan

Water system does not have a written Emergency Response Plan in place.

Corrective Actions: Operator to develop a written Emergency Response Plan and submit to DWO for review by November 1, 2025.



Comments
Water system is currently on Boil Water Notice, issued July 17, 2018, DWO to discuss the removal of Notice with supervisor. Boil Water Notice continues to be be in effect until rescinded by DWO. Operator training to be completed by December 1, 2025; DWO and operator discussed WaterSafe BC as being acceptable level of training. Operator with Small Water Systems certification is available to RV Park operator/owner for tasks such as maintenance and troubleshooting. Source and System Assessment tool for water system to be completed by October 31, 2025; template has been provided to operator. Application for drinking water system was receive August 13, 2025. Operating Permit to be issued for water system; notice of proposed Terms and Conditions for operating permit will be sent to operator for review prior to issuance.