Advisory for POWELL RIVER (12), British Columbia

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POWELL RIVER (12)

Type: Boil Water  -  Active

Issued: 10/24/2023

Details:

BOIL WATER NOTICES

23/OCT/2023 - RUBLETZ WS
BWN: System has been placed on a boil water advisory due to total coliform count, untreated water (UV disconnected) and lack of bacteriological water sampling. VCH

01/JUL/2023 - BLACK POINT STORE WATER SYSTEM
BWN issued due to adverse water quality results. VCH

31/OCT/2022 - HUMMINGBIRD COVE LIFESTYLES
BWN for non compliance with potable water quality standards.  VCH

26/MAY/2022 - CATALYST PAPER - POWELL RIVER DIVISION
BWN: December 2021 The Paper Excellence Company (Catalyst) announced the indefinite closure of the paper mill in Powell River, B.C. It is VCH understanding that the water system is still in operation for any and all ongoing site operations. A boil water advisory was issued May 26, 2022 due to an E. coli count and an elevated Total Coliform counts. Although two consecutive negative counts have since been achieved the operator and DWO have decided to keep the system on a Boil Water Advisory. Factors considered for this decision include stagnation, staffing, and inadequate treatment.

24/MAR/2020 - ANCHOR WAY STRATA ASSOC. WATER SYSTEM
BWN issued: Failure to disinfect ground water at risk of containing pathogens.
Observation: UV was not connected to power at the time of inspection.
Corrective Action: The UV system was alarming when the power was turned on. Water must be treated at all times. VCH

19/FEB/2018 - A & B BURGE WATER SYSTEM
June 23, 2023 Inspection: A UV system on A & B Burge Water System has yet to be installed due to financial reasons. As such a long term BWA remains in place due to untreated drinking water at risk of containing pathogens.

02/MAY/2016 - SOLOWAN WS
BWN Insufficient water treatment. VCH

02/OCT/2013 - EMMONDS WATER SYSTEM
BWN issued due to adverse water quality results. VCH

31/MAR/2006 - SHINGLE BEACH PARK
BWN issued due no treatment in place for the high risk water source. Boil advisory remains in place until significant improvements occur.  VCH

WATER QUALITY ADVISORIES 
24/NOV/2023 - LANG BAY WATER SYSTEM
WQA VCH

24/NOV/2023 - STILLWATER ID WATER SYSTEM
WQA VCH

DO NOT USE NOTICE
22/JUN/2022 - BCFC POWELL RIVER TERMINAL
DO NOT USE NOTICE: Centralized treatment to remove arsenic and UV treatment are required. VCH