Island Health
1952 Bay Street Victoria, B.C. V8R 1J8 | Visit Official Website
1611 Forrest Road Squirrel Cove, BC V0P 1T0
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Inspection Information

Facility Type

2-14 Connections

Inspection Type

Routine

Inspection Date

May 2, 2024

Number of critical violations

1

Number of non-critical violations

3



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


Code
Description

313

Critical Operations and Maintenance /Other (specify below)

Water System placed on a Boil Water Notice due to Treatment System Disconnected and not maintained - UV Sensor disconnected and bacteriological sampling not maintained. (Last sample received September 2020). ENSURE ALL WATER USERS NOTIFIED.

Corrective Actions: -As discussed submit bacteriological samples this coming Monday. -Have Technician repair and maintain Treatment System as soon as possible, once operating flush Distribution System and then re-submit bacteriological as soon as reasonably possible. -Boil Water Notice remains in place until rescinded in co-ordination with Drinking Water Officer.

318

Non-Critical Inadequate Microbiological Analysis data

-Immediately start maintaining semi-monthly sampling. (RAW Source and General Store).

319

Non-Critical Inadequate Chemical Analysis Data

Last Well chemistry from 2014 on file, required to be maintained every five years.

Corrective Actions: Provide updated test with in six months (copy of parameters provided).

322

Non-Critical Emergency Response Plan

Primary Emergency Response Plan on file from 2013 (Previous Owner).

Corrective Actions: Update in one month.



Comments
NOTE: -Provide updated ownership application form (one month) Our office will be in contact with proposed Operating permit Conditions. -Water System Well to be assessed by our office under Ground Water At Risk Of Pathogens (GARP) Guidelines (Guidance copy provided).