MINERAL SPRINGS RESORT WATER SYSTEM

Inspection Information

Facility Type

15 - 300 Connections

Inspection Type

Routine

Inspection Date

December 12, 2023

Number of critical violations

2

Number of non-critical violations

4

Code

Description

311

Critical Interruption of Treatment

Disinfection treatment (chlorine injector and UV unit) are malfunctioning and/or unplugged.

Corrective Actions: Equipment must be repaired and functioning as designed as soon as possible.

312

Critical Inadequate Treatment

No disinfection equipment was functioning during inspection. Surface water sources must be adequately disinfected to meet water quality standards per Ministry of Health's "Drinking Water Treatment Objectives (Microbiological) for Surface Water Supplies in British Columbia".

318

Non-Critical Inadequate Microbiological Analysis data

Bacteriological sampling not completed at required frequency. No bacteriological results available for 2022/2023. Reviewed sampling procedure during inspection.

Corrective Actions: Sample must be collected and submitted at least once per month for bacteriological analysis.

319

Non-Critical Inadequate Chemical Analysis Data

Most recent chemical/physical analysis of raw source water completed in 2016. Chemical analysis must be completed every 3-5 years and results shared with the Drinking Water Officer (DWO). Page

320

Non-Critical Interruption of Treatment

Filter containing "Ecomix" media showing error message.

Corrective Actions: Ensure filter is repaired and functioning properly.

323

Non-Critical Other

Chlorine test kit is outdated and missing instructions/components.

Corrective Actions: Ensure an up-to-date method of monitoring chlorine residual is in use when chlorine injector is repaired and functioning. Maintain records of chlorine residual and maintenance works on the system.