Island Health
1952 Bay Street Victoria, B.C. V8R 1J8 | Visit Official Website (opens in a new tab)
231 Trans-Canada Highway Malahat, BC V0R 2L0
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Inspection Information

Facility Type

2-14 Connections

Inspection Type

Routine

Inspection Date

August 13, 2026

Number of critical violations

1

Number of non-critical violations

4



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


Code
Description

302

Critical Microbiological Contamination of Raw Water Supply Due To Sewage

The water system remains on a Boil Water Notice, issued July 18, 2025, due to source contamination with E. Coli and total coliform bacteria.

Corrective Actions: A construction proposal for the installation of water treatment equipment has been approved by this office. In the interim prior to construction and commissioning for the treatment plant, notify all water system users of the ongoing boil water notice and of how to use water appropriately throughout the duration of the notice.

318

Non-Critical Inadequate Microbiological Analysis data

Water sample paperwork is not completed correctly, or incorrect sample collection dates and times are recorded which prevents accurate water sample analysis.

Corrective Actions: Ensure that sample requisitions are not reused. Discard copies of each requisition used following its submission with the sample. Ensure all dates and times recorded for sample collection are correct.

321

Non-Critical Inadequate Treatment

The Boil Water Notice remains in place for this facility and will remain until treatment and disinfection equipment to satisfy the requirements of the GWTO have been commissioned.

Corrective Actions: Ensure commissioning of the treatment plant in accordance with CPW Application Approval (Wv-543) and the operating permit terms and conditions for this water supply system.

323

Non-Critical Other

A certified water system operator has not been provided in accordance with the requirements of the operating permit terms and conditions for the facility.

Corrective Actions: Provide a qualified operator as required

323

Non-Critical Other

The 2025 annual report has not been provided to this office, nor made available to the water system users

Corrective Actions: Ensure that annual reports are made available by end end of June every year for the year prior.



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