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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