Adverse Water Quality Incident Report

Location:
Gerrow Beach Communal Water System, Scugog Island, Scugog Township

Type of water source:
Chlorinated Groundwater

Population served:
19 homes

Water works owned/operated by:
Owner: Don McKitterick, President, Gerrow Beach Communal Water System
Operator: Don McKitterick, President, Gerrow Beach Communal Water System

Date MOE notified and by whom:
Friday, March 26, 2004 by the Regional Municipality of Durham Health Department

Date MOH notified and by whom:
NA

Date of First Sample(s):
March 24, 2004

Who conducted the sampling?:
Regional Municipality of Durham Health Department inspector

Why was sampling initiated?:
Routine sampling

Sample contaminant details:
Chlorine residuals below 0.05 mg/L and Total coliforms of 19 and 20 per 100 mL of sample at two distribution sampling locations.

Resampling details and results:
The Public Health Department instructed the drinking water system owners that the BWA would remain in effect until 2 consecutive sets of resamples were clear of bacteria.

MOE Role:
The drinking water system is a non municipal year round residential system subject to the Drinking Water Systems Regulation O. Reg 170/03. Minimum treatment is required by December 31, 2005.

Background (if there is a history of the site):
There was a Boil Water Advisory issued by the Regional Municipality of Durham Health Department on Friday, March 26, 2004 to the Gerrow Beach Communal Water System, Scugog Island, Scugog Township

Incident Resolution: