Texada Quarry (A Div. of Lafarge) - Main Water System - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:

Facility Type:  WS3
Inspection type:  Follow-Up
Inspection date:  October 19, 2010
Follow-up Required:  Yes

This facility was given a high hazard rating.
More information on hazard ratings.

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

Code   Description / Observation / Corrective Action
304  Critical Inadequate Water Quality / Disinfection / Treatment / Quantity
Observation: 30 Inadequate treatment for the removal of metals (i.e. Iron, Manganese, etc.)
Corrective Action: Water needs to be treated to remove or reduce metals content to a safe level.
304  Critical Inadequate Water Quality / Disinfection / Treatment / Quantity
Observation: 16 Water sample positive for total coliform
Corrective Action: Out of 8 samples submitted in 2010, 6 were positive for total coliforms.
304  Critical Inadequate Water Quality / Disinfection / Treatment / Quantity
Observation: 01 Lack of disinfection equipment
Corrective Action: Water is under surface influence and is not presently disinfected as required.
305   Inadequate Analysis Data / Monitoring of Water Quality
Observation: 05 Inadequate bacteriological sampling (i.e. specified location / frequency, etc.)
Corrective Action: Samples must be submitted at least monthly.

Actions Taken:
Issue Boil Advisory
Boil Advisory remains in place.

Comments:
Water System Emergency Response Plan has been updated and submitted as required.