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Carnsville

785 Shawn Road Coombs, BC V0R 1M0

This facility was given a Low hazard rating. More info

Inspection Information

Facility Type

2-14 Connections

Inspection Type

Routine

Inspection Date

September 16, 2026

Number of critical violations

Number of non-critical violations

Violations:

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

Code

Description

314

Non-Critical Improper maintenance of distribution system

Free chlorine residual in the system has not been measured and recorded. No log available at the time of the inspection. Minimum required testing are one test from water leaving the retention tank and one test at the furthest point from the retention tank.

Corrective Actions: Obtain approved means of testing the chlorine residual in potable water for domestic use. Date to be corrected by: October 30th 2026

320

Non-Critical Interruption of Treatment

No chlorine residue detected in distribution line.

Corrective Actions: Chlorine residue must be present in the cistern and distribution. 0.2 ppm free available chlorine is to be present at the furthest point of the system to the pump room. Ensure to test water for Free Available Chlorine.

Comments

Active water source: A deep well with plate # 43655 is located at proximity of the old well and a newly installed cistern. Active well is registered with MOE and has a tag # 113359. The well cap noted proper and secured. No pooling water or depression around well head. The old well has been decommissioned. Ground around the well head is slightly sloped towards the street. No overgrown or tall grasses around the well head. Pump House: Water drawn from the well gets injected with chlorine dosed by an automatic system. Water then stored in reservoir as retention tank and then further distributed to the residence. Pump house noted secure and the door equipped with a lock. Bacteriological samples have been regularly submitted. Level 1 GARP assessment has been conducted for the active well Plate ID # 43655. The well found to be AT LOW RISK of pathogens. NOTE: Currently the system is on boil water notice. As this system is on chlorine as primary disinfectant, regular testing of chlorine residue must be conducted. Ensure to test weekly and record results. Chlorine level must remain min 0.2 ppm at the furthest point of the system. Operator is required to submit a new schematic of the water system showing the flow of water and details of the system components..

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