Island Health
1952 Bay Street Victoria, B.C. V8R 1J8 | Visit Official Website (opens in a new tab)
231 Trans-Canada Highway Malahat, BC V0R 2L0
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Inspection Information

Facility Type

2-14 Connections

Inspection Type

Routine

Inspection Date

September 8, 2025

Number of critical violations

3

Number of non-critical violations

2



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


Code
Description

305

Critical Microbiological Contamination of Raw Water Supply Due To Other

The water system remains on a Boil Water Notice, issued July 18, 2025, due to source contamination with E. Coli and total coliform bacteria. The water supply system has not been disinfected.

Corrective Actions: The well system must be shocked chlorinated in accordance with best practices, and satisfactory results from water samples collected 24 to 48 hours apart must be received by the Environmental Health Office. Compliance date: September 26, 2025.

312

Critical Inadequate Treatment

Emergency distribution system chlorination equipment must be installed to ensure that a minimum free available chlorine residual of not less than 0.2 mg/l is present in the distribution system.

Corrective Actions: Submit a construction permit waiver request to the Environmental Health Office. Compliance date: September 17, 2025.

312

Critical Inadequate Treatment

Water system treatment and disinfection does not meet the requirements of the Drinking Water Objectives (Microbiological) for Ground water Supply in BC (GWTO). Water sampling results, aquifer conditions, and general well water protection challenges have supported a new Ground Water at Rick of Pathogens determination of GARP - At Risk.

Corrective Actions: Submit a construction permit waiver application for approval of the required works. Compliance date: September 26, 2025.

322

Non-Critical Emergency Response Plan

Emergency Response plan has not been updated.

Corrective Actions: An updated Emergency Response Plan with edited contacts for the water system and with action items and steps specific to the water supply system. Compliance date: August 31, 2025. This is OVERDUE.

323

Non-Critical Other

The water system requires routine oversight by an operator who is certified in the maintenance of the water supply system. The operating permit terms and conditions outline the minimum inclusion of the service contact for a certified contract operator.

Corrective Actions: A certified operator and a service contract are required. Compliance date: September 26, 2025.



Comments
Routine inspection conducted.