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423 Whaletown Road

Box 57 Whaletown Road Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0

This facility was given a Moderate hazard rating. More info

Inspection Information

Facility Type

2-14 Connections

Inspection Type

Routine

Inspection Date

November 5, 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

313

Critical Operations and Maintenance /Other (specify below)

-Well needs to be repaired / upgraded to meet Ground Water Protection Regulation.

Corrective Actions: Hire Well Driller and address by June 2025 including flooding next to Well, adequate surface seal, soil sloping away from the Well, maintaining Well Cap.

314

Non-Critical Improper maintenance of distribution system

-Address Cross-connection between fire protection tank and water system. recommend block and bleed design.

316

Non-Critical Source unprotected and subject to contamination

-Put in place barriers to protect Well from vehicle damage.

Corrective Actions: Address by June 2025.

318

Non-Critical Inadequate Microbiological Analysis data

-Required to maintain semi-monthly bacteriological water sampling.

Corrective Actions: -Address immediately. (last sample received May 2024

322

Non-Critical Emergency Response Plan

-Provide current Emergency Response Plan by June 2025.

Comments

-Next full chemistry of Well required in 2026. -Distribution sample sites and Well sample site need to be set up so protected from cross-contamination and easy to flush and sanitize. -Water system remains on a Boil Water Notice due to history of total coliform counts. -Our office will be in contact with a Notice of Proposed Operating Permit Conditions. -Well to be assessed under (Ground Water At Risk Of Containing Pathogens) GARP Assessment Guidelines which is likely to outline minimum treatment requirements. (Follow-up to owners to be provided when completed). -Provided copy of Guidance Document For Determining Ground Water At Risk Of Containing Pathogens and Drinking Water Treatment Objectives (microbiological) For Ground Water Systems. - All Wells regulated under Drinking Water Protection Act are to be assessed under these guidelines. -Any upgrades, alterations or extensions of water system requires Construction Permit from Public Health Engineer.

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