Island Health
1952 Bay Street Victoria, B.C. V8R 1J8 | Visit Official Website (opens in a new tab)
8571 Bothwell Road Port Alberni, BC V9Y 9B6
This facility was given a High hazard rating. More info


Inspection Information

Facility Type

2-14 Connections

Inspection Type

Routine

Inspection Date

September 1, 2026

Number of critical violations

4

Number of non-critical violations

5



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


Code
Description

311

Critical Interruption of Treatment

The UV was alarming and not properly functioning.

Corrective Actions: Take the following actions: 1. Issue a boil water notice. 2. Follow the requirements to remove the boil water notice (repair the UV and obtain two consecutive satisfactory bacteriological samples 24 hours apart). Keep our office apprised of any actions taken to correct this issue. Timeline: ASAP

312

Critical Inadequate Treatment

The water system does not meet the Drinking Water Treatment Objectives (Microbiological) for Surface Water Supplies in British Columbia. An implementation plan has not been submitted.

Corrective Actions: Complete the required upgrades. Timeline: Sept 01, 2029

313

Critical Operations and Maintenance /Other (specify below)

A trained operator has not been designated for the system.

Corrective Actions: Take the following actions: 1. Designate an operator. 2. Provide evidence that they meet the minimum qualifications of BCWWA's small water systems training. Timelines: Overdue, complete ASAP

313

Critical Operations and Maintenance /Other (specify below)

Additional disinfection devices have been installed without a construction permit or waiver (UV).

Corrective Actions: Submit all the required documentation as outlined in the Letter for Record Purposes Only (RPO) Request. Timeline: Overdue, ASAP

317

Non-Critical Inadequate or improper construction of water works

Bypasses exist on system.

Corrective Actions: Remove all bypasses to prevent partially treated/untreated water from entering the distribution system. Timeline: within a month

318

Non-Critical Inadequate Microbiological Analysis data

Bacteriological sampling has not been submitted to meet the minimum requirements of the Drinking Water Protection Schedule B which is 4 samples/month for a system this size.

Corrective Actions: Submit samples as per the agreed schedule (at least biweekly). Note: The operator stated samples have been submitted, but results are not available. Please update our office regarding this matter. Timeline: Overdue, complete ASAP

319

Non-Critical Inadequate Chemical Analysis Data

A chemical analysis was completed in 2002. This should be completed at least every 5 years (next due ASAP). No additional or parameter specific testing is required at this time.

Corrective Actions: Complete a full chemical analysis and submit the results to our office. Timeline: overdue, complete ASAP

322

Non-Critical Emergency Response Plan

The full emergency response plan (ERP) has not been submitted to our office.

Corrective Actions: Submit the ERP to our office. A template was provided. Timeline: Overdue, complete ASAP

323

Non-Critical Other

An annual report was submitted for 2023 and has not been completed for 2024 or 2025.

Corrective Actions: Submit an annual report by six months after the year's end. Make this report available to water users and submit a copy to our office. Timeline: ASAP



Comments
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: The water source is an intake in Sproat Lake. This system is not compliant with the Drinking Water Treatment Objectives (Microbiological) for Surface Water Supplies in BC and must be upgraded. CONNECTIONS: 3 POPULATION: 150 WATER SYSTEM: 1. cartridge pre-filtration (operator uncertain of exact filters) 2. UV: Trojan UV Max EOCP STATUS: Small water system Follow up to this inspection is required. Keep our office apprised of all actions taken to correct violations. A boil water notice has been issued due to failure of the UV. ACTION ITEMS: **FILTER SIZE: The operator is unsure of filter sizes. ACTION: Provide specifications for all cartridge filters onsite. **ASSESSMENTS: A source and system assessment must be completed. A draft copy will be provided to you for your finalization. ACTION: Complete this assessment and submit it to our office. **OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: There is currently no operation and maintenance manual. ACTION: Ensure all equipment has operating manuals available and ensure all required tasks related to monitoring and maintenance are available to the operator. COMMENTS: - Some spare parts are kept available. Ensure spare parts are available for all routine maintenance activities. - Operating terms and conditions will be updated in consultation with the water supplier.