Gillies Bay Improvement District Water System - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:

This facility was given a low hazard rating.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

Code	Description / Observation / Corrective Action
304	Inadequate Water Quality / Disinfection / Treatment / Quantity Observation: 25 Inadequate treatment for the removal of parasitic cysts of Giardia / Cryptosporidium Corrective Action: Continue to investigate options available for the delivery of water which meets the 4, 3, 2,<1 treatment standard. Completion of the study and report by McElhanney Consulting Ltd. will assist you in developing a workplan and timelines for addressing this deficiency and others related to the source water and the distribution system operated by the GBID. Chlorination of source water also results in the formation of slightly elevated levels of THM's.
310	Critical Other (Specify) Observation: 15 Any other inadequate condition Corrective Action: Operator safety concerns inherent with current chlorination system and building design. Continue to work with consultants to develop a short-term remedy which reduces the operator risk to the minimum, while developing a long-term solution.

Actions Taken:
Information Exchanged
Discussed distribution system design issues including dead-ends, reservoir size and location and effectiveness of flushing program. Consulting Engineering firm reviewing this issue in WS assessment currently underway.
Deficiencies Corrected
1. It was noted in the Oct. 22, 2004 report that a construction permit for the intake works had not been applied for. This comment was in error. It should be noted that the construction permit was issued prior to the installation of these works, as required.

2. A cross-connection control program has been undertaken and double check valves installed at most commercial connections and some residential connections to protect the integrity of the waterworks system.

3. I understand a great deal of work was undertaken to address water main leakage within the distribution system in 2005. This will certainly assist in the reduction of water demand related to wastage, which can be significant during the summer months. Public education over the need to address leaky fixtures would also be a worthwhile project to minimize water wastage. I would be pleased to assist you in this regard if required.

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