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Adverse Water Quality Incident Report

Location:
Ontario Trailer Park (St. George Camp) 138 Hwy 24, St.George, Ontario

Type of water source:
Dug free flowing well

Population served:
Approximately 50 serviced connections

Water works owned/operated by:
Operated by owner

Date MOE notified and by whom:
July 16, 2004 Spills Action Centre notified by Gelda Scientific Labs.

Date MOH notified and by whom:
July 16, 2004 by Gelda Scientific Laboratory

Date of First Sample(s):
July 14, 2004

Who conducted the sampling?:
Owner / Operator

Why was sampling initiated?:
Routine sampling as per Ontario Regulation 170/03

Sample contaminant details:
June 22, 2004: The Brant County Health Unit issued a Boil Water Advisory due to lack of free chlorine within the water system.

July 16, 2004: Total Coliforms = 20 cfu/100mL; E.Coli 20 cfu/100mL

July 16, 2004: Total Coliforms = 26 cfu/100mL; E.Coli 26 cfu/100mL

Resampling details and results:
Resamples results pending.

MOE Role:
Subject to Ministry's Drinking Water Systems Regulation 170/03. A field response was initiated to ensure appropriate corrective actions.

Background (if there is a history of the site):
The Brant County Health Unit had issued a Boil Water Advisory on June 22, 2004 as a result of a Health Unit inspection sampling that showed the absence of free chlorine in the drinking water.

Incident Resolution: