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
104	Failure to flood proof a well in accordance with legislation. Observation: The well does not meet flood proofing requirements pursuant to regulation or as directed by the DWO. Corrective Action: Flood proof the well as required under Section 11 and 12, Ground Water Protection Regulation or as directed by the DWO. See comments below.
202	Failure to review and update the ERCP. Observation: An updated ERCP is required as there has been recent staff changes within Lafarge. A template will be provided to the new operator. Corrective Action: Submit the revised ERCP to the DWO by November 1, 2019.
403	Failure to monitor the water for parameters required by the regulation, the operating permit or the directions of the DWO. Observation: A full chemical analysis has not been conducted in recent years. Corrective Action: Submit a full chemical analysis by the end of 2019 to the DWO.
404	Failure to monitor the water at the frequency required by the regulation, the operating permit or the directions of the DWO. Observation: No samples were submitted in 2019. Corrective Action: A minimum of 1 sample is required per month.

Actions Taken:
Information Exchanged

Water Sample - Microbiological

Comments:
Met with new operator, Kent Orrock as former operator, Chris Crawford is no longer with the company. Present were Drinking Water Officer - Michael Nguyen and Environmental Health Officer - Jack Davidson. 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. - door of building does not shut properly which potentially allows pests to enter. A bacteriological sample was taken at the time of inspection. - provided operator with sampling procedures. 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 2020. 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.