Adverse Water Quality Incident Report

Location:
Community of Englehart, District of Timiskaming

Incident Resolution:
Incident resolved on September 17, 2006. On September 17, 2006, the Timiskaming Health Unit rescinded the Drinking Water Advisory issued to the community of Englehart

Type of water source:
Groundwater

Population served:
Approximately 1700

Water works owned/operated by:
Owner – Corporation of the Town of Englehart
Operator – Ontario Clean Water Agency

Date MOE notified and by whom:
September 14, 2006 by the Timiskaming Health Unit

Date MOH notified and by whom:
September 14, 2006 by the Ontario Clean Water Agency

Date of First Sample(s):
September 14, 2006

Who conducted the sampling?:
Operators employed by the Town of Englehart

Why was sampling initiated?:
Precautionary sampling initiated following issuance of DWA by Timiskaming Health Unit

Sample contaminant details:
Potential for bacteriological contamination due to loss of water pressure in the distribution system.

Resampling details and results:
The Town’s test results of samples collected September 14 and 15, 2006 indicated that there was no bacteriological contamination

MOE Role:
Monitor situation and assist Timiskaming Health Unit, Town of Englehart and Ontario Clean Water Agency as required.

Background (if there is a history of the site):
On September 14, 2006, an emergency power outage to facilitate repairs at the Town of Englehart’s water plant caused a in loss of water pressure to the distribution system for a 3 hour period. The Timiskaming Health Unit has issued a precautionary Drinking Water Advisory until analysis confirms that the drinking water is free from bacteriological contamination.