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Bates Beach Farm Water System

5720 Bates Road Courtenay, BC V9J 1X3

This facility was given a Low hazard rating. More info

Inspection Information

Facility Type

2-14 Connections

Inspection Type

Routine

Inspection Date

May 1, 2024

Number of critical violations

Number of non-critical violations

Violations:

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

Code

Description

322

Non-Critical Emergency Response Plan

Corrective Actions: By May 17 2024: Develop an Emergency Response Plan (ERP). Submit for review. Post your ERP and basic procedures in an easy-to-view and accessible location. Environmental Health Officer to follow up with resource templates.

Comments

Food and water facility temporarily closed December 2023 due to vandalism. Monthly bacteriological water sampling requirements waived by Environmental Health Officer (EHO) during closure with instructions to notify EHO when planning to reopen (see file for December 4, 2023 correspondence). No reports of damage to water system from operator from vandalism. Operator is midst of reorganizing for reopening and recently submitted sample. No changes to water system. System at the time of inspection was as follows: Cistern (199 L, CSA/ANSI 61 Drinking Water Grade) with water sourced from an approved water hauler ? Filer (5 micron) ? Distribution.

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