Texada Quarry (A Div. of Lafarge) - Drilled (upper) well - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:

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

Code	Description / Observation / Corrective Action
202	Failure to review and update the ERCP. Observation: (no observation) Corrective Action: Please update your ERCP to reflect the staff changes within VCH - a template will be emailed.
404	Failure to monitor the water at the frequency required by the regulation, the operating permit or the directions of the DWO. Observation: Only 3 samples were submitted in 2018 - this has been an ongoing issue. Corrective Action: Ensure to take necessary steps to provide MONTHLY bacteriological sampling

Actions Taken:
Issue Permit

Information Exchanged

Comments:
Met with operator, Chris Crawford, at the main office to discuss the water system. The issues with the last inspection report remain unaddressed - well is located inside a small building which is in need of replacement, as it is dilapidated and not vermin-proof . Well casing is only slightly elevated off the cement pad, therefore you should ensure steps are taken to allow any possible runoff water to drain away from the wellhead. A follow-up inspection will be conducted to look at the well as unforeseen circumstances did not allow for a well visit. Things required from VCH: 1. An updated emergency response and contingency plan as there were recent staff changes within VCH. A template will be emailed to the operator. 2. An annual report completed by June 2019. A template will be emailed to the operator. 3. A full chemical analysis on the well water to be conducted in 2019. 4. For Lafarge to come up with a way to increase sampling frequency for 2019. Suggestions have been made to get in touch with other Texada water operators who are bringing samples over already.